Minimalist Style for Your WFH Space
“A minimalist set-up is one of the things that helps me focus while working from home. I believe that keeping my workspace very simple increases my productivity,” explains wife, mom and WFH banker Laidee, about how a simple work area with a minimalist mindset helps her focus so she can give her best while working from home.
How To DIY Chinese Jackstones from Orphan Socks
Remember playing Chinese jackstones? Nope, not the one with the rubber ball and pointy jacks, but the pillow ones, those 5 velvet-y mini bean bags of delight that you and your friends used to play after school. Find out how to make your own DIY set from orphan socks — yes, the ones whose matching pairs magically disappeared after your last load of laundry…and turn back the clock to your childhood (and bring the kiddies with you)!
11 Key Questions To Get You Started On Your Family Mission Statement
What is a family mission statement? And why is it important? As the kids get older, it’s just good practice to have in plain black and white a rundown of who you are as a family — your core values, your goals, your purpose — but not just as a whole but as individuals and what you hold near and dear to your hearts. We made a list of 11 important questions to ask so you can get started on yours — a great way to get the family together to start the new year!
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!
Let’s Talk Adoption…And The Three Ways We Overcomplicate It
“Many focus on how adoption is a blessing and a gift to a child who would otherwise be left without a family, I’d like to emphasize how adoption has become one of the greatest gifts to me,” stresses Chrina, wife and mother of three, as she talks about their adoption journey and why common misconceptions keep others from taking that first step
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Four Christmas Traditions That Celebrate the True Celebrant
“It’s so easy to get lost in the busyness and consumerism associated with the holidays, but traditions ground us, always pointing us back to Jesus, the true reason for the season,” says wife and mom of three, Phoebe, as she counts down the days before the big Day with Christmas traditions she and her family practice to highlight the Celebrant who is truly worth celebrating
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.
Raising A Superhero: Lessons I Learned Raising My Son With Special Needs
Busy wife, marathon runner and mom of three, Malen, opens up about true-to-life lessons she’s learned bringing up a son with special needs — her very own “superhero” at home
“Can We Really Have Quality Time Without Quantity Time?”
To answer the age-old question that tugs at the heart and mind of many a parent, mom-of-three and longtime marriage and parenting counselor, Jennie, chimes in on what it takes to beat the clock with this seemingly eternal parenting dilemma.
DIY Cardboard Vending Machine
A cardboard box transforms into a vending machine your child will enjoy creating! An engaging DIY project that will surely get your child’s creative juices flowing. Encourage fine motor skills, scissor skills, resourcefulness and coordination with simple materials you can find in your home.
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.
The Tween Years: Insights on That Least Talked About Stage of Childhood
Oh, the tween years, that awkward “in-between” stage every child goes through and every parent hopes to understand (and survive unscathed!). Four-time mom Jenn shares invaluable lessons about how to help our children go through the confusing ups and downs of the pre-teen years and helps us understand what’s really going on in our children’s brains and bodies.
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.
