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Designing Your Home for Wellness
This may seem like a foreign concept to some, however to others redesigning or configuring your home for wellness may be exactly what you need to focus on this spring. With the workforce shifting significantly to work from home flexibility and lockdowns continuing in Ontario, we find ourselves in our homes more than ever before.
Barbecue Types Decoded
Barbecue season is just around the corner so why not upgrade your backyard grilling game this year and make your staycation even better? Where to start you ask? Well, we've got the answer. Below, we've explored the various types of barbecues available and the reasons why it could be the best match for you. There are a number of options these days so narrowing down the different types before heading into a store or online to shop is always a time saver.
Recipes to Carry You Into Spring
I don't know about you but I am REALLY excited for Spring to arrive. So much so that I’ve started my Spring cleaning early and slowly started to get into my favourite Spring recipes. I’ve put together some of my favourites for you to try. They’re really great anytime of year but hopefully they can carry you through the last few weeks of wintery March and get you just as excited for Spring as I am!
Buying New Appliances for Your New Home
The year 2020 saw a significant shift in the habits of families – less travel meant more time at home and a focus on how our homes could help us adapt to the significant changes going on around us. This shift also saw a huge increase in people buying and building new homes. Though many homes do come with appliances, there are times when they do not or you look to replace them. Complete kitchen renovations also usually require new appliances – depending on how things are designed.
Family Friendly Valentine's Day Recipes
Valentine’s day is just around the corner and whether you’re celebrating as a singleton or with your kids, we have some fun and delicious recipes for you to try. Get creative – cook all the recipes and make it a daylong celebration! Don’t forget to get the kids involved in the kitchen too, they can mix ingredients…. or better yet lick the bowl 😜.
Wall Ovens Decoded
Wall ovens can be a fantastic option in your kitchen for so many reasons. Wall ovens take the functionality of a standard oven but removes it from the floor and places it in your wall. Not only do they help reduce your kitchen footprint, but you can also use them easily without having to constantly bend over. The functionality of wall ovens have expanded incredibly over the past few years, giving you an ideal appliance without taking up any extra space.
Celebrating New Year's Eve @ Home
New Year’s Eve looks a little different this year. While most bars and restaurants have been closed in Ontario temporarily, it’s the year to get creative at home. We have some fun suggestions on how to host an intimate celebration to help you welcome in 2021. If you don’t feel like cooking, don’t forget to check out your local favourite restaurants as well, many are offering delivery and takeout menus for New Year’s Eve and definitely need your support right now!
Delicious & Affordable Holiday Meal Ideas
Holiday gatherings look a bit different this year for many of us. Smaller gatherings and smaller budgets mean it’s time to get creative in the kitchen. The good thing is, there are so many delicious meals you can cook up without breaking the bank and most meals will leave you with leftovers for the next day – saving you money and time to enjoy your family that much more. Check our some of our favourite affordable and delicious holiday meal ideas below!
Range Types Decoded
If it's been a while since you shopped for a range (stove) for your home, things may look a bit different. The industry is often changing, adjusting to meet consumer needs, and adding in some pretty cool features like wi-fi and built in digital in recipes. Below we've broken down the various style types of ranges you can now purchase.
Our Faves: Affordable Dishwashers
Since most Ontario residents have been at home a lot more than ever before, we’ve been seeing a big spike in demand for dishwashers. Whether you’re looking to upgrade, replace or buy your first dishwasher, we’ve got some fantastic, affordable choices for you.