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.
Many of the household cleaning products we’ve grown up with are ridden with toxins and chemicals that can actually be harmful to our health. Educating yourself, learning how to DIY, and slowly ‘ditching and switching’ over time can not only save you money, but give you some peace of mind knowing that you’re keeping those nasty chemicals at bay. Learn more about tips for a toxin free home [...]
Honeybees are an incredibly important part of our ecosystem, pollinating up to 1/3 of the food we eat. We caught up with Marianne Gee from Gees Bees in Ottawa to give us the low-down on these fascinating little winged creatures. Read on to see what the buzz is all about! [...]
Parting is such sweet sorrow, especially when it’s sugar you’re saying goodbye to. It can be tough to get started and truly commit, but with some dedication you’ll notice amazing changes in your body (starting from the inside out). Read on for simple ways to cut sugar from your diet […]
Have you been toying with the idea of going vegan but you’re just not sure if it’s right for you? There are lots of great reasons to give this lifestyle a try – and it’s easier (and more delicious) than you think. “Lettuce” give you the lowdown on plant-based eating with these must-read tips. Read on […]
Like it or not, summer has officially come to an end. In preparation for the cooler days ahead, there are a few things you can do to get your home prepped for sweater weather. From sealing windows to packing away your summer clothes, we’ve got you covered. Read on [...]
So, you’ve signed the lease on your very first apartment. Now what? If this is your first foray into the real world outside of your family home, there are a few things outside of what furniture you’ll need and how you’ll decorate that may not be top of mind. This is a big, exciting step that comes with new responsibilities – and we’re here to help navigate some of what’s ahead. Read on […]
Oakville is one of the few cities in Southern Ontario (or nationwide, for that matter) that can lay claim to the title of “Canada’s Best Place to Live” in 2018. Why do we love thee? Let us count the ways [...]
Labour Day – a federal statutory holiday on the first Monday of September in both Canada and the US – officially celebrates workers and the labour union movement (AKA the last long weekend of the summer). Canadians everywhere will be BBQing, pool partying, or simply just relaxing. If you have yet to make plans, our list of long weekend happenings in Ontario might come in handy […]
Have you ever had that moment where you just felt overwhelmed by “stuff”? You know, by all the things that are broken or you no longer use that are just taking up space? Before you donate, recycle or throw away, we’ve got a few ingenious ways to repurpose with purpose – and give new life to the things you almost left behind. Read on [...]
Back to school often means back to routine after a long summer of “letting things be what they will be.” With the reality of making lunches, prepping dinner after a busy day and getting everyone out the door in one piece setting in again, we have a few tips to help avoid kitchen chaos and keep your family sane before the dishes pile up. Read on […]
