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    family - Health

    Spring Forward: Schedule These Six Daylight Savings Time Tasks #ChurchandDwight

    March 6, 2017 - By 

    Spring Forward with Daylight Savings Time Daylight Savings Time can be a good news, bad news kind of event. Good news – it stays light later at night. Bad news – changes of any kind can throw the kids for a loop and sleep sometimes is completely messed up due to the time change. But, regardless of whether you love it or hate it, Daylight Savings Time can be a reminder to manage certain household tasks that you sometimes neglect or forget. March 12th marks Daylight Savings Time this year – the day we welcome a much needed extra hour of…

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    Energy Saving Tips Good for Your Wallet and the Environment

    February 15, 2017 - By 

    Energy saving tips can help you make your wallet and the environment healthier. While these energy saving tips are great for anyone looking to make the world and their pocketbook a better place, they’re especially good for those living in Ontario. The Government of Ontario recently began its Cap-and-Trade Program in an effort to limit greenhouse gases emitted by homes and businesses. The emission cap decreases over time, AND there is a added $03.3 per cubic meter charge to natural gas customers. That money will be used to promote low-carbon energy solutions. Believe it or not, I really like that…

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    family - Health - homes - Technology

    Healthy Home with Netatmo Healthy Home Coach

    December 9, 2016 - By 

    A healthy home means a healthier life. But how do you get it? Netatmo’s new smart indoor climate monitor can help. Whether you’re looking to get better sleep or help with asthma issues or something else Netatmo’s Healthy Home Coach can help you do it. It’s the next step in indoor home quality monitoring. Healthy Home, Healthy Life So how can you make your home healthier? It starts with knowing what’s out of whack in the first place. That’s where Netatmo comes in. Their smart indoor climate monitor tracks four different aspects of your home environment and gives you tips…

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    family - homes

    Preparing for Winter – 8 Things to do to Get Your Home in Order

    October 13, 2016 - By 

    Preparing for winter is something we should all start thinking about. After all, it’s already mid-October, and there are only so many good days left! Preparing for winter is about getting your home and your property in order, so it can withstand the rigors of bad weather, especially up here in Ontario. Preparing for Winter and Saving Future Headaches The last thing you want in the winter is to be without heat or to have to deal with a busted pipe. The last thing you want in the spring is a clean up hassle. These tips can help you save…

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    Family Memories – Preserve Them in a Unique Way

    September 14, 2016 - By 

    Family memories are something we usually preserve with tons of photos. Whether they’re action or candid shots at a party or family portraits, we document our lives with photos. But very often they stay on our phones, our Facebook or Instagram feeds. But what if we could take our photographed family memories and do something really unique with them? Actually, with Canvas N Decor you can. Family Memories in a Memorable Way My family loves to travel. For us travel is one of the greatest ways to make and build shared memories. We take a lot of pictures when we…

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    Planting Bulbs in the Fall – How to Properly Plant

    September 9, 2016 - By 

    Planting bulbs in the fall might make some new gardeners nervous. After all, we like to get most of our plants in the ground in the spring. Planting spring flowering bulbs, however requires planting bulbs in the fall. Fear not! It’s easy. Here’s what you need to know. Planting Bulbs in the Fall – Easy Peasy Planting bulbs is not all that difficult, and the process for planting bulbs in the fall is pretty much the same as planting them in the spring. It’s just a matter of knowing the basics and then following them. It’s really as easy as…

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    family - homes

    Fall Home Essentials for a Healthy Start #ChurchandDwight

    August 30, 2016 - By 

    Back to school time is here which means it’s also almost fall. I’m sure by now you have thought of the notebooks and backpacks and back to school supplies. But there are a few other things I like to stock now too. Things are about to get crazy, so it’s time to prepare your family and your home with a few Fall Home Essentials. Kid’s schedules start to get nuts right about now which means the Mom and Dad Taxi is about to be overrun with requests. Busy, plus cold and flu season, plus extra laundry due to the extracurriculars…

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    family - Giveaways

    Furnace Maintenance – 5 Reasons to Have Your Furnace Checked Today #RelianceHomeComfort

    August 12, 2016 - By 

    Furnace maintenance is a big deal. We all know the role that our furnace plays in the winter. It keeps us warm! However, did you know that your furnace plays a major role in your summer comfort as well? Your furnace is what drives all the wonderfully cold air through your home on a hot, summer day. Furnace maintenance is important because it ensures that both your heat and AC function properly year round. Furnace Maintenance is More Than Fixing Problems This month I took a morning to let the people from Reliance Home Comfort to check my furnace, my…

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    family - Giveaways

    Bike Safety FOR Your Bike and a Master Lock #Giveaway ARV $100

    July 28, 2016 - By 

    Bike safety is all over the internet, but it’s usually about how to be safe while riding a bike. I get it. Bikes appear safe, but all it takes is one fall without a helmet to do serious damage. I am vigilant about helmets, of course. BUT… do we ever think about bike safety in the literal sense? As in, the safety of our bikes? I do. We paid good money for a couple of our bikes, so I want to make sure we keep them protected even when we travel. Bike Safety – Be Sure Your Bike is Protected So…

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    Giant Tiger Online Equals Giant Savings and Convenience

    July 15, 2016 - By 

    Giant Tiger has giant savings. It also has giant convenience. With Shop GT Online, you can get your items at a great price and have them delivered right to your door, or you can also have them shipped to store for pickup. Basically there are more options than ever, and more merchandise than ever, all tailored to meet needs of any shopper. That’s the kind of shopping experience that I’m all about, and that’s exactly what I get with Giant Tiger.   Giant Tiger – A Savings Beast If you haven’t heard, Giant Tiger is one of the biggies in Canada…