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!
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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 […]
