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What does it mean to live better?

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.

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LIVE greener

Tips to extend the shelf life of groceries

Tired of throwing out produce and feeling wasteful? Right now it’s more important than ever to learn how to extend the shelf life of food while we’re staying at home. Check out these 6 tips that will help ensure your groceries stay fresh for as long as possible […]

10 green gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and we can’t wait to show them how much they mean to us! But if you’ve ever found yourself searching “best Mother’s Day gifts” on Google (guilty!) only to find the same old ideas, we’ve got a list of 10 eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts that are good for her wellbeing and the environment too [...]

LIVE healthier

Meditation techniques to try at home

Keeping your mind healthy is just as important as keeping your body healthy. De-stress with these 5 meditation techniques you can learn and practice at home […]

Best small space plants for a peaceful home

While we’re home more often, now is the time to create calm in your space (and keep your air clean) with Mother Nature’s bounty of beautiful plants. Here’s a list of the best 6 plants to add just the right amount of Zen to your small space […]

LIVE smarter

Easy ways to remove stains from walls

We’re spending a lot more time inside these days – and seeing our homes in a different light (literally). If you’ve noticed random stains on your walls when the sun hits them a certain way, you’re probably wanting to clean them ASAP. Here are some easy ways to remove stains from walls […]

How to seriously deep clean your home room by room

Most of us have been hanging around the house more than usual the last couple of months, and the dirt and clutter are likely starting to add up. Cleaning, and disinfecting your home is more important than ever right now – and we’ve got some tips on how to give your home a full deep clean [...]

LIVE together

6 ways to create a private outdoor space

Unless you live in the country surrounded by acres and acres of land, there’s a pretty good chance you have neighbours all around you. Urban and suburban living means space can be limited, fences and balconies are often shared and “next door” is within arm’s reach. If you feel like your privacy is lacking these days, we’ve got 6 great ways to help you take back some of your personal space. […]

15 fun things to do as a family at home

All that together time as a family can be a blast when you have a list of things to do. Turn boredom into fundom with these 15 activities you can do at home – from watching nature-inspired documentaries to painting birdhouses and camping indoors. Check them out [...]

LIVE brighter

5 tips for styling your shelves

What is it about bare, open shelves that freaks us out so much? For starters, they’re usually the focal point in a room. No pressure. Will they hold books, family photos or a curated collection of travel treasures (or all of the above)? Before you dive in, follow these helpful tips to create a functional and beautiful displayed shelves […]

Simple ways to refresh your space for summer

Ah, summer! It’s the perfect time to add a splash of fun colour to your décor and breathe some life back into your home. Read on for some simple and inexpensive ways to refresh your space for the warmer months ahead […]