Insurance – one of the world’s longest, most complicated business. At a time where most everything is becoming increasingly complicated; insurance is no exception. Life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, it seems like there is an insurance for everything – your home included. It can be difficult to justify the additional spend on something so…
The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”. The weeks surrounding the holidays should be filled with family and friends, laughter, beautifully wrapped parcels, tear jerking holiday music and movies – it’s no wonder that everything seems to magical this time of year. As your calendar begins to fill with…
Whether this is your first experience enjoying all the luxuries that independent living has to offer, or you have been in your own place for a while now, one thing remains – you have the control over how your space makes you feel. It can be a little overwhelming when receiving the keys and first…
Winter is a time for snowball fights, hot chocolate, and cuddling up by a fire on a cold and chilly night – it can also be leave you wishing for the return of sun and warmth. As the sun begins to set earlier and the days get shorter, many of us struggle with what feels…
Photo by Micheile Henderson Becoming a plant parent is a difficult decision. Depending on how much you know (or in some cases, how little), getting a plant can be either a hard choice, or a blind one. Many people don’t know what species of plants require the most care, and may opt for flowers that last…
Opting out of car ownership has solid benefits from an environmental perspective and there are also other silver linings of choosing a “car free” lifestyle. Community Experience Driving can cause you to miss out on experiencing all your community has to offer. Strolling through the streets of your neighbourhood offers a more complete perspective as…
Summer is a season most of us look forward too, but in Ontario sun filled days can signal a stress response for families struggling to meet their basic needs. Summer vacation taxes low income families who rely on school meal programs to supplement their kid’s nutritional needs. This is compounded for working parents who struggle…
Traditionally, the notion of buying a home has been favoured over renting along with the belief that if you rent “you’re just throwing your money away”. For many purchasing a home is a major hallmark of adulthood in committing to a long-term investment plan. However, on the flipside there are benefits to renting including the…
After an arduous winter of artic wind chill and dark dreary days, life seems to sparkle again with sunshine and promise of spring! As the big thaw begins it’s natural to want to breathe some new life into your home décor. Here are four fresh ways to easily infuse some early spring into your apartment: …
Having a strong sense of community makes the difference from merely “living” somewhere to feeling you have a “home”. The quality of your neighbours and being “part of” your community goes a long way in terms of how you feel about where you live. Creating a home extends beyond the walls of your place. The…