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Update an Old Patio Set on a Budget: How to Guide

Update an Old Patio Set on a Budget: How to Guide

I am sharing how to do an old patio set update on a budget. Eight years ago, three houses ago, when we were at the…

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Father’s Day Gifts from Hallmark Canada

Father’s Day Gifts from Hallmark Canada

Father’s Day is right around the corner and I get a tad bit excited. We used to make hubby cute handprint art …
The Intuition Effect: Simple Pleasures=Less Chaos

The Intuition Effect: Simple Pleasures=Less Chaos

Life in general can be chaos but throw a bunch of kids into the mix and chaos becomes like the new norm. That new …
Patience, Kindness and the Child Who Needed Them Most

Patience, Kindness and the Child Who Needed Them Most

When I send my kids off to school in the morning I never worry that they will fall through the cracks, that they will …
How to Do Your Own Oil Change with Quaker State® Ultimate Durability™

How to Do Your Own Oil Change with Quaker State® Ultimate Durability™

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CanadianTire #QuakerState #CollectiveBias #ad   I don&…
Deck Maintenance with Rustoleum Premium Deck Cleaner Pouch & Restore 12x

Deck Maintenance with Rustoleum Premium Deck Cleaner Pouch & Restore 12x

Last week we gave you tips on how to redo your backyard on a budget and this week we used the same tips to …
Treating your Allergies: Getting Serious About Treatment

Treating your Allergies: Getting Serious About Treatment

This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. Ladies and gentleman …
Backyard Basics: Budget-Friendly Options for a New (Looking) Summer Oasis

Backyard Basics: Budget-Friendly Options for a New (Looking) Summer Oasis

This year I did not budget for new backyard basics instead, we are focusing on using what we have and making it work for …
Kindle Paperwhite: A Million or So Books in Your Hands

Kindle Paperwhite: A Million or So Books in Your Hands

One week into owning a Kindle Paperwhite and I am well on my way to being a better, more productive person. Some background–&…
Helping Her Love Herself: Inspiring Confidence in Our Kids

Helping Her Love Herself: Inspiring Confidence in Our Kids

At eight-years-old my daughter is entering the age where she is more self-conscious of her looks and behaviour. It seemed just yesterday that we …