LIFESTYLE

    Jasper, Alberta is making news.  Jasper has just been named to the prestigious Time Magazine list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2021. The list is made up of what the magazine calls extraordinary destinations to explore. A tribute to the people and businesses at the forefront of those industries who, amid extraordinary […]

  With international travel off the table for most of us, provincial travel has become more popular than ever. The province of Ontario is home to many fantastic family resorts. For those seeking a long (or short) vacation this year, an Ontario resort is a great option. Check out some of our favourite three below.  […]

Many of us have a small room that we’d love to appear larger and airier. There are a variety of things you can do to achieve this. Check out some of our favourites below.   Remove clutter and excessive furniture. Keep what you need and use and remove everything else. A clean, functional room is […]

  While many of us will be increasing the amount of time we spend with family and friends outside the home this summer, its likely that a lot of us will continue to spend more time at home.  Summer can be a great time to enjoy your immediate family, get active and have some fun! […]

    Ontarians are known for their love of the cottage and ever since the start of the pandemic, interest in cottage living has grown dramatically. If you’re considering renting a cottage (or even buying one) see below for some key questions to ask and consider before you rent or buy.  Can the cottage be […]

  Still haven’t filed your taxes? You’re not alone. Many wait until the final weeks of April to begin the process (especially if their tax preparation isn’t complicated).    Decide if you want to file yourself, hire a tax professional or use a service like H&R Block. Get access to your CRA account. This will […]

  The weather is finally warming up and its finally time to get outside and explore! Toronto has many great places to visit and explore on a day out with the family or when venturing out for some alone time. Check out some of favourite Toronto things to do outdoors.    Evergreen Brick Works: A […]

  Spring is finally upon us and with the new season comes a crop of just released, interesting reads related to money, saving and finance.  If you’re interested in learning more about saving and money management, we’ve pulled together three new books worth a closer look.    Get Good With Money by Tiffany Aliche: Former […]

  Most of us do laundry at least once per week and in some cases, multiple times per week. Even those of us that have done it for years can make mistakes with things like sorting, water temperature and the amount of detergent to use. Lisa Kisber recently discussed laundry myths, how to take better […]

  There’s no doubt that money is tight for many of us. Both 2020 and 2021 have been challenging for so many and it could be some time before things dramatically improve. One area worth of stress-relief worth exploring is regular household bills. We often pay these regular bills without thinking too much about it, […]

  For many of us, keeping our homes and workspaces clean and safe has never been more important. Over the past few years, there has been a variety of great natural, eco-friendly cleaning products introduced to consumers. We share three of our favourites below.       Aspen Clean All Purpose Cleaner – Eco-friendly and effective […]

  Fans of cruises are a loyal group and many go on more than one cruise in their lifetime. Sadly, the cruise industry is likely to take years to recover from the devastation that the pandemic brought to the travel industry.  The Financial Times reported today that Carnival Corp Chief Executive Arnold Donald anticipates at […]

  There truly is an app for everything and getting and staying organized can be as easy as downoading an app. See below for some of our favourite organizational apps.   Microsoft To Do: This incredibly useful app will help increase productivity and decrease stress levels. Access a personalized daily planner with suggested tasks, create […]

  Buying in bulk can save both time and money. While it doesn’t work for everyone and may not be effective for some, it really can be a great time and money saver, especially for busy families on the go. See below for some of our favourite household items to buy in bulk.   Pet […]

  Sometimes we all just need a light, fun video to brighten our day. GMA expert Cathy Pedrayes’ recently shared some of her best ‘survival’ hacks for life in 2021. From protecting photos on your phone to avoiding awkward situations, check out Pedrayes’ take on it all in the video below.   These hacks are so […]