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Get cooking with your kids

Get cooking with your kids

Here are some of the tricks we tried to get our kids to help in the kitchen Learn More

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Rise and Shine Time Savers

Rise and Shine Time Savers

Organization is even more important when your child is not a morning person (do we hear sympathetic groans?). Here are tried-and-tested tips to get kids up in the morning and out the door!Learn More

Holiday Savings for Your Family

Holiday Savings for Your Family

From grocery shopping to gift wrapping, get control of your family’s personal spending this season by taking these simple steps to help save money. Learn More

Creative Toy Replacements

Creative Toy Replacements

As a parent, I’ve sometimes made the mistake of buying toys for my kids, thinking that they will entertain my children for months. Learn More

Outrageous Acts of Kindness

Outrageous Acts of Kindness

Whether your family's talents range from singing and dancing to cooking and collecting, reach out and touch someone's life this season. Learn More

7 Spring Must-Dos

7 Spring Must-Dos

Ready to tackle this year's big spring clean? By breaking down tasks day-by-day, in a week's time your home will be sparkling top-to-bottom. Learn More

Winter Family Fun

Winter Family Fun

When we asked you to tell us how you have fun during the cold winter months, we could never have expected all the fantastic ideas you came up with. Learn More

Perfect Family Parties

Perfect Family Parties

When you get family members involved in party prep, everyone will get more out of the event! Learn More

Preserving Autumn Leaves!!

Preserving Autumn Leaves!

Collect and preserve autumn leaves to bring the beauty of the season into your home. Learn More

Making Family Chores Fun!

Making Family Chores Fun!

Introduce your kids to new ideas and skills that will help keep the family home clean and organized during the school year. They’ll also learn to take pride in a job well done! Learn More

Make your home clean and green!

Make your home clean and green!

With warmer weather in full-swing and the season of outdoor adventure beginning, it’s a perfect time to reflect on your relationship with the earth. Learn More

New Year, New Family Traditions

New Year, New Family Traditions

Happy 2008! With the bustle of the holiday season behind us, it may seem as if most celebrations are dying down. Learn More

Save Time for Your Family

Save Time for Your Family

Doesn't it seem like there's so much more time during the summer? With the kids back in school, time can become very precious. Learn More

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Diane's Corner

Get answers to your homecare questions.

With summer fast approaching and school almost out, I need to get my kids ready and excited for summer camp. It’s always a bit stressful for everyone, including me. Any ideas to make this go more smoothly?
- Sarah, London, Ontario

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