Earlier this year, I started asking the older three girls to do a daily household chore. I have two reasons for this: I want them to learn some life skills, and I want them to realize that taking care of our home is a team effort (not just Mommy’s job). When I heard about the […]
The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is HERE!!!
FLASH SALE! The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is back for TODAY only. If you didn’t grab it this spring, get it now, because this is your last chance! Sales end at midnight on October 24th. Hurry! My mom made homemaking look easy. She had a day for every chore—Monday was baking, Tuesday housecleaning, Wednesday laundry, etc—and […]
Tips for Creating a Kid-Friendly Kitchen
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 […]
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 […]
