Speaking Life: 20 New Year Declarations for 2022!
Instead of starting the new year with resolutions why not start it with lifegiving declarations? As we start 2022, let’s go back to the basics — as every foundation determines how high or how strong the structure is, knowing who we are, who created us and who holds our hearts and our lives in His hands determines how we will face the coming year and all that is in store for us. Here’s our list of 20 lifegiving verses to declare as we welcome 2022!
DIY Simple Star Streamer / Advent Calendar
Going back to the basics: using simple materials to decorate little areas around the home which need a little TLC. Five minutes, a few things from the dollar store, some paper clips and scrap paper are all we need. Then simply clip and hang…and spend the rest of the time (you would’ve spent decorating) with the family. Merry Christmas!
Festive Feast: How to Create An Easy Christmas Charcuterie Board
Calling, calling, all busy homemakers! Get ready to wow friends and family with this delightful and easy mini-buffet for all those upcoming Christmas parties — charcuterie boards are a busy homemaker’s dream. Husband and wife chefs Marvin and Noreena give a step-by-step guide on how to create one from pantry ingredients and a few creative supermarket hacks
DIY Yummy (and healthy) Dog Treats
Are you a dog lover who’s tired of guessing what kind of preservatives (and other unhealthy ingredients) are in their fur babies’ commercial treats? Try this simple homemade recipe from fellow dog mama, Ria, for an easy-to-make doggy treat that is not just delicious but good-for-them too. Plus, it’s safe for humans!
Faith Over Fear: My Story About Life and Loss
The passing of a loved one marks us in ways that only others, who have been through the same loss, will understand. Mom and grandmom, Celia, writes about her life and shares how faith and finding a new purpose have helped her cope with losing her love and husband of 54 years
Moving Houses, Moving Lives: 5 Practical Tips To Starting Over
Whether it’s to downsize, upsize or to escape to greener pastures (abroad or to the fresher air of the province), moving houses can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Find out how mom Joy, a veteran “mover” (she’s moved 19 times!) does it with 5 practical tips that can make your pending address change a little less unsettling
Deck The Halls: Styling Your Home Meaningfully This Christmas Season
Starting early to decorate your home for the biggest holiday of the year guarantees a more stress and hassle-free Christmas season. Self-taught designer, businesswoman and mom, Jeje, inspires with simple styling ideas to get you started decorating meaningfully in the holiday spirit
Getting To Know The Jean Pool: The Boyfriend, Girlfriend and Mom Jean Styles
It’s all relative but, in this case, the Boyfriend, Girlfriend and Mom Jeans are all vying for best friend status as they flatter and complement bodies of all shapes and sizes. Find out from former fashion editor, Binky, what your body shape is and pinpoint which of these three popular styles should be your new best friend
DIY Cheese and Pepper Pasta Your Kids Will Love
Have you ever found yourself looking at an empty pantry at the end of a very busy week and wondering how you’re going to prepare a quick, satisfying meal for the kiddos before your next grocery run? Find out how to make a well-loved, simple, two-ingredient pasta dish your kids will love to have during mealtime.
5 Life Skills Every Child Needs In The Real World
Every child needs life skills that will equip them not just in the schoolyard but the school of life as well. Find out how co-authors and parents, Raymond and Malou, are preparing their two kids for the real world with valuable lessons and life-changing tools they’ve learned along the way.
How to Make A House, A Home…in Six Steps
Starting from scratch on the homefront doesn’t have to be a daunting task, expert design advice from one who knows what she’s talking about takes the guesswork out of the “just moved in, now what?” home decorating process. Read on for 6 steps, former editor-in-chief, Rachelle wants you to know so you can start making your new house/condo/apartment into a place you can finally call home.
DIY Anti-Aging Facial Mask and Scrub
Make your home an instant spa and treat your “mask-ne” with a simple and easy-to-make DIY facial mask and scrub. Three easily available ingredients are all you need to get your spa-at-home up and running. And guess what? It’s anti-aging too! Just what the doctor ordered to get our faces in tiptop shape under those oh-so-necessary safety masks and shields.
Learning Apps to Consider For Your Homeschooling Set-Up
As classrooms remain in our homes this schoolyear, mom Minnette gets technology on her side and enlists a few learning apps she’s found online that have proved helpful in creating an engaging and conducive homeschooling set-up that her kiddo loves. Read more to find out if these apps will work for your homeschool set-up too.
How To Manage Multiple-Aged Kids Learning From Home
Art teacher and mom, Karlin, gives us a sneak peek into her home and describes how setting the tone and cultivating a culture of love and respect help her “survive” teaching her own brood of three multi-aged kids.
