The global movement towards getting back to basics and eating locally and in season has made the time-honoured ritual of canning and preserving a treasured craft that is once again having its moment. Buying or even growing fresh fruits and vegetables in season yields the rewards long after if they are properly treated and lovingly prepared. Whether it is a few jars of jam or a family-sized batch of tomato sauce, no one can dispute the satisfaction and heightened enjoyment of … [Read more...]
Preserve, serve, create and decorate with Trudeau
October 13, 2015 By 183 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
American Standard Speed Connect Faucets
October 7, 2015 By 249 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
We try to put all indoor renovations on hold during the summer months, because no one wants to be stuck inside when the weather finally gets nice. Now that the cooler temps are creeping back in, it's the perfect time to tackle a new room. Luckily, the new Speed Connect faucets from American Standard, allow you to make a big impact, in a short amount of time! Bathroom improvements are often frustrating and complicated, but with American Standard’s Speed Connect faucets, “Do-It-Yourself” has … [Read more...]
Build a Better Lunch with Fuel products
October 2, 2015 By 194 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
School's been back in for only a month and already I'm bored of making lunches. Anyone with me? Even if you are only packing your own lunch for work, you know that it can get old really fast. Recently, I've discovered a line of lunch products that take packing lunches to a whole new level! Check out Fuel, from Trudeau! Modern and practical, these Canadian designed containers and hydration bottles are easy to clean with sturdy construction that is built to … [Read more...]
Fresh Pasta in 15 minutes with the Philips Pasta Maker
September 11, 2015 By 351 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Raise your hand if your idea of comfort food is a bowl of fresh steaming pasta? My hand is definitely in the air! When the seasons start to change and fall is in the air, my mind (and belly) starts to crave that hot wholesome goodness of noodles! I've been thinking about making our own pasta for awhile now, but all of the gadgets I've looked at where intimidating and I was sure this was going to be difficult. Still the idea of making pasta fresh at home for my house full of growing boys … [Read more...]
Back to Campus for University Students
September 9, 2015 By 12 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
September is a month for new beginnings and energy. However, the annual return to campus can be stressful for university students as they gear up for another year of late-night study sessions, hectic schedules and exams. Here are some easy tips to help make the trip back to campus a whole lot calmer. Stock up on essentials For many university students, living away from home for the first time can feel overwhelming with new responsibilities from grocery shopping to doing laundry … [Read more...]
Organize your life with the Brother Label Maker
September 8, 2015 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
It's the first day of school and walking in from the bus stop I stop dead in my tracks. My house literally looks like a tornado blew threw it! Camping gear from the long weekend, blankets, shoes, toys....everything strewn about. I knew if I am going to stay sane during the busy months of school I am going to have to get organized! Clutter tackled first and then I pulled out the handy dandy label maker and really got down and dirty with some heavy duty organizing! Plus, making labels is … [Read more...]
