Catherine, High River, AB

One of my favourite times of the year is March break. The kids are excited to be off from school for a while, and we’re always trying to find fun and new ways to spend some time together. Do you have any ideas for our family? Diane's Answer

Jennifer, Brandon, MB

In the winter months, one of the ways I love to spend time with my family is with a movie night! Do you have any ideas for making it even more special? Diane's Answer

Brianne from Winnipeg, Manitoba

Every fall, I find my family is often looking for things to do. It’s too late for swimming and fun in the sun, and it’s too early for all those winter activities we love. Do you have any ideas that can get our family active and outdoors?Diane's Answer

Caroline, Brampton, ON

My family and I love to go on picnics in the summer but we always find we get inundated with bugs. I worry that if I spray my family with insect repellent when we’re eating with our hands, it could be bad for us. Do you have any tips for protecting my family from mosquitoes without having to worry?Diane's Answer

Jacqueline, Trois Riviere QC

One of the biggest issues for me during the spring cleaning season is that transition from winter-wear to spring and summer clothes. I have such a hard time organizing all the clothes I won’t need for the coming season and often the clothes I stored away at the beginning of the winter smell musty. Do you have any ideas on how to make this process easier? Diane's Answer

Marlene, Fort Francis, ON

After the holidays, my husband and I always find we’ve put on a bit of weight. My husband and I joke that it’s come to the point where we just accept that that’s a part of the season, but we’d love some tips on how to lose our holiday pounds quickly and easily. Diane's Answer

Shelly, Port Stanton, ON

I love to cook so I end up entertaining a lot. Consequently, during the holiday season my fridge is always packed to the nines. I'm wondering if there's a way to store my food so my fridge doesn't end up becoming an unmanageable maze of leftovers? Diane's Answer

Nancy, Brantford, ON

With my children back in school, I am somewhat concerned about the amount of flus and colds they will be exposed to. Is there anything I can do to protect them by controlling the spread of germs at home? Diane's Answer

Josephine, Trenton, ON

I’m a busy working mom who wants to provide healthy meals for my family. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on how I might make cooking easier and less time consuming? Diane's Answer

Martha, Moncton, NB

After a winter of wearing pants, boots and coats, I find it difficult to jump into spring fashions. I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a spa getaway, but I need a little indulgence before baring my legs again. Can you help? Diane's Answer

Stephanie, Winnipeg, MB

I’m a working mother and between keeping up with my kids’ appointments and my own career, I feel like I never have time to clean. Some areas I can get to but by the end of the week the bathroom is a mess. Any thoughts? Diane's Answer

Joanne, Toronto, ON

I recently bought a really nice entertainment unit. We've got kids and pets and I'm worried it's going to get dirty easily. What are some good ways I can keep my electronics clean? Diane's Answer

Molly, Oshawa, ON

Every year I set New Year’s resolutions and stick to them for about a month, and then start to slip up. How do I stay committed to my resolution well into 2008? Diane's Answer

Julia, Moncton, NB

I love having people over in the winter, it’s a great way to beat the cold and have some fun with friends. The only thing is, I always feel like I spend so much time cleaning up before and afterwards that sometimes I wonder if it’s worth it. How can I minimize the clean up to maximize my entertaining? Diane's Answer