One of the things I did when we moved into our condo was to organize my kitchen with the girls in mind. The drawers under the counters in our new kitchen made this easier than the cupboards of our previous kitchen. Since then, I’ve greatly appreciated how creating a kid-friendly kitchen has helped my daughters […]
Home Decor that Fits You: Changing a Living Space to a Home
I love looking at home decor. It fascinates me how curtains, lighting, furniture and other things can transform an empty space into a home and reflect the owner’s personality. If you’re looking for home decor that fits you, here are some ideas to consider. You can live anywhere. If you’re really adventurous and don’t have […]
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 […]
Are there Environmental TOXINS in Your Home? What You Need to Know about Asbestos
Most of the homes we’ve lived in have been slightly older. Just before Lily was born, we lived in a two-bedroom four-plex in a small town. The rent was cheap and the location was right, so we didn’t mind the bright colours on the walls. A few months after we moved in, one of my […]
The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is HERE!!!
My mom made homemaking look easy. She had a day for every chore—Monday was baking, Tuesday housecleaning, Wednesday laundry, etc—and she did everything. My mom sewed all the clothes for our family, baked all bread and muffins and more, cooked all our meals, grew a huge garden, canned fruit and vegetables in the fall. She […]
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 […]
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters for SAHMs and WAHMs
As a homeschool mom and a work-at-home mom, I spend a lot of time at home. If we don’t have a planned activity outside the home, we often spend the entire day in the house. As a result, the indoor air quality of our home matters a great deal. Poor indoor air quality can affect […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Saving Money on Heating Bills
Every time our heating bill arrives, I tell myself that this month we’ll do better. We’ll cut down on our energy costs. Of course, with spring coming, that’s quite easy. But when winter returns again, I still want to make sure we’re doing everything we can to reduce our heating costs. Here’s what I’ve learned […]
5 Favourite Ways to Make a House Your Home
Since moving out on my own almost ten years ago, I’ve lived in seven different homes. Six of those have been rentals; our seventh is finally our very own. In those ten years and seven places, I’ve developed a few strategies for making these places feel like ours. So here are my top five ways […]
