Owning your own home is a dream for many and, while there are lots of ways to buy your first home, is owning your own property all it’s cracked up to be? It’s not something you hear very often, but maybe you’d be better off renting. Before you cancel your appointment with a mortgage broker […]
Month: June 2021
Here’s How to Prepare for These Important Life Events
You have heard it said that prior preparation prevents poor performance. This is true for a lot of things with a few caveats. The prior preparation also has to be proper preparation. It is similar to another axiom: Practice makes perfect. In truth, practice makes permanent. Perfect practice makes perfect. If you practice the wrong […]
9 Ways To Reduce Stress While You’re Planning a Wedding
Weddings are a celebration of love, and yet couples often find themselves stressed and overwhelmed. This stress can lead to fighting, anxiety, and even sleeplessness. It’s important to remember that it’s just one day. It’s a day to kick off the rest of your lives, but when you put it into perspective, it’s one day […]
Why Engagement Rings Are Still In Fashion
We’re often being told that engagement rings are becoming outdated but ogling at the diamond rings at Chisholm Hunter, it’s hard to see why. In these strange and difficult times, the allure and beauty of engagement rings is a rare bright spot. For years, jewellers have complained that millennials aren’t buying engagement rings. But the […]
These Are the Right Things to Do Even When the Right Thing Is the Hard Thing
It is not always easy to know the right thing to do in a given situation. In any given situation, there are more wrong things than right things you could do. It takes time and careful consideration. You can’t always take a shortcut and ask someone else. Even if they have been through something similar, […]
The power of a flower wall to enhance the impact of your events
No matter whether you’re planning a professional or a personal event, the one thing that you’d always want is to have a noteworthy and vibrant dcor that will be remembered by your guests. To add that elusive factor to your professional or personal event, a flower wall is always an ideal option. Just as any […]
Wheat bags – the natural alternative
So you’ve just spent 8 hours bending over a small screen on a cheap chair and now your neck feels like it’s going to let go of your head. Does it sound familiar? Well, if it does – don’t worry! You’re not alone, not by any means. As our working days grow longer and less […]
Home and Garden Mash-Up: How to Elevate a Simple Wood Pallet
Today, wooden pallets have become a highlight in homes because of the numerous ideas and tricks that can help homeowners transform them into appealing items. But what are pallets? Your pallets are a horizontal platform attached to a bottom deck and a superstructure. It is designed to be lifted and moved by material-handling equipment such […]
Warm and Cozy: Why Every Dog Needs a Blanket
It’s easy to see why dogs need food, water, shelter, warmth, and affection. These are all as essential for dogs as they are for human beings. Then there are other items for quality of life. Toys certainly fall into this category. They keep dogs happy and occupied. If your pet has access to these things, […]
Tips For Traveling With Kids
Traveling with children is an extraordinary experience… Needless to say.. It is the assurance of discovering the world from a new perspective. A wonderful adventure which, however, requires good preparation and some adaptations so that everyone can get the most out of the trip. You can’t improvise as much when you go with your family […]