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
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
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.
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 5 Best Slip-Ons You’ll Ever Need this 2021
Known as the slip-on, slide, or sandal (aka ipis killer), the ever reliable “step-in” has fast become the choice footwear this 2021. FInd out what the top 5 picks are that answer the 3 C’s of comfort, cleaning-convenience and cuteness.
My DIY Batik-Inspired Desk
Do you want a new look for your children’s work stations? This simple, DIY Batik-inspired design will inspire you to liven up their workspaces! All you need are leftover paint, school supplies, a steady hand and a little creativity. Personalizing their own desks and allowing them to give design input will encourage them to get excited to use their “new” desks this coming schoolyear!
Throwing Out the Trash
Teaching our kids to practice Philippians 4:8-9…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Body Beautiful: The Perfect Swimsuit to Rock The Mom Bod
I’m feeling it. I’m feeling hotter…literally (and, NO, it’s not menopause). With Summer 2021 beginning to feel like it’s going to be a scorcher, thoughts suddenly turn to hopeful imaginings of sandy toes, pristine waters and sunburned noses.
Top 5 Can’t-Do-Without Household Essentials
If there’s anything we love, it’s a product that multitasks. Through the years, we’ve obsessively tried and tested many products to clean, sanitize, polish, refurbish, de-bug, de-clog, and de-stain (is this a word?) our home and these 5 products have always been the ones we’ve relied on to work reliably and safely for a bustling […]
HOW TO WEAR: The Mutton Sleeve
Flashes of old-school Disney princesses come to mind whenever a pic of this playful trend pops up on my feed. (That and my sister’s prom dress in the 80s.) As they say, it all just goes around and here we are in the year 2021 and the dramatic puff sleeve, formally known as the Leg-of-Mutton sleeve, has exploded onto the arms and shoulders of influencers on FB and IG feeds.
HOW TO WEAR: Tie-Dye (When You’re Over 40)
Whoever said you can’t have fun with fashion in your 40s? It’s all about balance and fit…go crazy with pattern but balance it out with a classic neutral piece or go for volume (top or bottom) but weigh it down with something streamlined. In our first “style how-to”, we tackle tie-dye (yes, it’s baaaack) and how we can wear this trend and still look pulled together.
