Mindless Buying = Mindless Eating?
For a long time I fantasized about a KitchenAid mixer. I really wanted one. I loved the cool design, the colours it came in (the other week I saw one in orange – amazing!) and I thought about all the …
Category: Tips And Tricks
Mother’s Day is not about blenders
MOTHER [muh-th-er] (n.) One person who does the work of twenty. For free. (see also masochist, loony, saint) In a couple of weeks Mother’s Day is coming up and wherever you go you get bombarded with advertisements. One of the …
Wardrobe Detox
I don’t know about you, but the fact that the days are getting longer and I can hear the birds chirping are all sure signs that spring is finally here – even if we still have the occasionally snow flurry …
Love or Stuff – which one do you choose?
February is a great month to focus on the relationships in our life. Whether you go for a stroll through town or listen to the radio, everyone is talking about Valentine’s Day and how one can surprise their loved ones …
New Year, New Habits
Like most people I get excited about New Year’s resolutions. Finally a fresh start! A new beginning! A New Year means we can try again to eat the right foods, exercise, spend less, and get organized! For me, exercise is …
Keep Only What You Love
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci “I haven’t got a thing to wear!” Does that sound familiar? We stand in front of our closets looking for something pretty only to revert back to our “uniform” – the …
It’s nice to receive gifts, but …
Last week we had a massive snow fall in Toronto and since there was absolutely no way to even attempt to leave the house, I decided I had no excuse and looked at some long forgotten “treasures” that were hiding …
Are you satisfied with your kitchen?
One of the most common remodeling projects undertaken by Canadian homeowners is the kitchen. But what do we really want in a kitchen? North Americans, of course, need LOTS of storage. We want a big enough pantry to store all …
Clothing bin donations
Most people who want to donate used clothing drive to the closest bin to do so. However, if your intent is not only to donate the clothes but also make sure they go to a charitable organization, you want to …
The Gift Card Dilemma
If you are like me, often times I resort to gift cards as a present – they take a lot of worry out of shopping, especially if you happen to have teenagers at home However, if you ever get a …