It's different for everyone. It can be finally creating a household budget, giving back to your community, leading a healthier lifestyle or going “zero waste”, painting a wall, adding a throw pillow or living a greener, more sustainable life. Here’s the thing: you don’t have to be an expert. You just have to be curious.
Have you always dreamed of growing your own little herb, fruit or veggie garden at home, but think you don’t have the space to do it? Renting an apartment or living in a small space doesn’t have to dampen your green thumb vibe. No backyard? No problem! Little room? No big deal! You can create the mini garden of your dreams in even the smallest of spaces with these easy steps […]
Living a more sustainable life can mean different things for different people. It can be as simple as remembering to shut the lights off or investing in energy saving appliances or LED bulbs. Whatever it is, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Read on for some simple tips on how we can all work a little harder to save the planet (and some money, too!) […]
Something happens when the leaves pop, the flowers bloom and the grass turns green. People are happier, the world feels a little lighter and… aaaaachoooo! Allergy season is in full swing. No fair! We have a few ways to find relief from the itchiest, sneeziest season of all. Read on […]
Essential oils are concentrated, natural oils extracted from plants like mint or eucalyptus, that have been used for thousands of years for medicinal and health purposes. With their growing popularity, we wanted to dig into some of the benefits and ways you can infuse them into your space. Read on […]
2018 is the year of clean and minimalist living. Staying in to save money, cooking at home instead of eating out, DIY-ing over buying, and just plain taking time to enjoy experiences has never sounded so good! But sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and we run out of ways to just chill. Here’s a list of ways to spend a Friday night at home when you need to slow down and relax (no FOMO or overspending included). [...]
Nowadays everything from light bulbs to your security system to the thermostat can be connected and controlled through your smartphone, tablet or voice automated speaker. All you need is a little know-how and a Wi-Fi network. Alexa, let’s do this! Read on […]
Sometimes the smallest gesture can have the biggest impact. Surprise someone at work with a random act of kindness and we bet you’ll make their day! Read on for a few fun random acts of kindness. […]
To market, to market! It’s one of the best times of the year – when vendors begin opening up their stalls at local farmer's markets across our cities. Fresh fruits and veggies, delicious farm fresh eggs, and more! Let’s reap the benefits of all the goodness our local farmers have to bring to the table this summer with this farmer's market roundup […]
Even in the heat of summer does your home lack a certain “warmth”? It’s all in the touches you add that give it a comfort that’s all your own. Read on for ideas to help make your space even more inviting. […]
It always feels good to start fresh. When you move into an older home, there will always be something you don’t totally love – but with a new kitchen, you have a blank slate. In this guest post, our friends at Laurysen Kitchens take a look at all the benefits of a new kitchen. Read on! […]
