Living

  Are you highly stressed? Worried about family, work or finances?  These are indeed trying times for many and when it comes to being anxious or stressed out, there are some cities with more anxiety than others. The Seattle Times analyzed data from the Census Bureau (Household Pulse Study) and found the most anxious city […]

  Make it a fun and safe Halloween this year with these easy tips.   Ensure the kids can be easily spotted while on streets and sidewalks. Add reflective material to different areas of a costume to make it easier for drivers to see your child. Ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. […]

  Looking to get things done and be more productive? An app that specializes in helping you get (and stay) productive might be a great option to try. Check out three of our favourite productivity apps below.   Andy.do: (Free) This extremely popular, well-rounded app allows you to organize your tasks, lists and reminders in […]

  Food waste is a huge problem in Canada with a report from the United Nations suggesting that the average Canadian wastes 79 kilograms of food at home per year. Finding ways to reduce your home’s food waste is something we all need to work on. See below for seven easy ways to reduce your […]

    A good night’s sleep is considered by many to be the foundation of good health. Adopting good, sleep focused habits will assist in a better quality sleep. Consider the tips below for achieving a better night’s sleep. Create a sleep routine. Aim to go to bed and wake up at the same time […]

  Who doesn’t want to be in a better mood and be more productive? Make sleep a priority. Aim for at least 7 hours per night. Exercise. Its no secret exercise can boost your mood and help your overall health. De-clutter. A messy, cluttered space can leave you feeling drained. Remove what you don’t need […]

  Photos – Pitti Mosaici The art of Pietra Dura- inlays of semi precious stones- flourished with the Medici family of Florence. Intricately hand carved semi-precious stones to achieve painterly, colourful works of art. We were lucky to visit Pitti Mosaici – a workshop in Florence, Italy which still uses 500 year old techniques to […]

  We’re well into August and its time to once again begin ‘back to school’ shopping. With many children returning to the classroom this fall, items like school supplies are again in high demand. Its always great to get a good deal on items the kids need, so we’ve pulled together some of our favourite […]

  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! […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  As we slowly move through February, taking time to enjoy the outdoors continues to be important for both physical and mental health. Getting outside for even a short period of time can do wonders for the spirit and mood.  Walk or take a hike. Take the kids tobogganing. Hit the local indoor or outdoor […]

  Who doesn’t want to be happier? It’s been a rough year for so many of us and its easy to get a little sad. The good news is that there are some simple, easy and effective ways you can add a little more happiness and joy to your life.    Get enough sleep! Aim […]