If you are planning on renovating your kitchen, chances are you will probably be updating at least one major appliance. With new kitchen appliances, you get an instant upgrade that is more stylish, innovative and will also add more value to your home. (more…)
My parents always run my ear off about how the world has changed since they were kids. They always show me ancient episodes of the I Love Lucy Show, or reruns of other 1950s classics, as they reminisce on the good old days. (more…)
Are you like me and constantly worry about sleep? How well you sleep? How much you sleep? How will you ever get through the day with the little sleep you got? Believe it or not, you are not the only mammal preoccupied with sleep. (more…)
I must admit, bad dreams happen to the best of us. No one is immune. When adults experience bad dreams or nightmares, it is generally due to stress in their everyday life or resulting from illness or an unresolved traumatic experience. (more…)
A good meal, a memorable one, is one that most likely involves food that is ‘juuuust right’ and shared with someone (or people) you love. Hopefully, there is laughter. Hopefully, you have had time to linger. Sipping a good glass of wine over a conversation or enjoying a bite of decadent chocolate cake is like time slowing down and we could all use a bit more of that. (more…)
Are you finding yourself spending less time outdoors? When you do, are you sipping a hot coffee instead of a cool and refreshing drink? Those are definite signs that summer is waving a fond goodbye while Fall rolls in with the cooler temperatures and crunchy fallen leaves under your feet instead of soft sand. (more…)
Cheese. Delicious, glorious, tasty cheese. Whether you like them old and hard, soft and smelly, or everywhere in between, you are not alone in your love for cheese. As Canadians, we consume nearly 12 kilograms of cheese each year and that number is slowly growing each year. (more…)
After a whole day of being exhausted at work, all I want is my bed. But when I finally get tucked between the sheets, I feel wired and restless? Are you like me and toss and turn for hours on end with no sleep in sight? Perhaps this unbalance is caused by easy-to-change habits. (more…)
So, you’ve decided it’s time to redecorate! You’re excited but also a little nervous. Let’s face it, selecting new upholstery can be somewhat intimidating in terms of exactly how to go about changing your decor, and then, of course, there’s the cost. (more…)
Do you ever feel like some people excel at entertaining and seem to pull it off with ease and that you’re not one of them? You aren’t alone. But as a formerly horrible hostess, I’m here to tell you my top three essential tips for easy family entertaining. You too can learn to thrive as a host, rather than hide. (more…)