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Want to help ensure the health of our planet? Your little ones are the future! Here's how to teach your kiddos about sustainability and encourage...

Want to give your apartment a makeover but don't have the budget to redecorate? Upcycle your current furniture to save money and change your...

We wait all year for this -- summer is here and the sun is shining! If you're ready to dive in, celebrate the season with these sweet summer...

Montreal is truly a city that never sleeps. There are always incredible events to enjoy, fine food to eat, beautiful views to admire, cobblestone...

Want to spruce up your apartment for the summer season? You don’t need to do a total decor overhaul and you don’t need a big budget. Add...

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Summer is a great time to go green! Here are our best tips for every day changes and habits you can adopt to...

June has arrived, summer weather is here and Father's Day is just around the corner! If you're celebrating with Dad this year, why not show...

Summer is here and it's time to get outside! Here are 5 easy ways to transform your balcony into a summer oasis. Light it up If you want to...

We all need a change now and then -- especially in our home decor. But we don't always have the funds to fuel these changes. These four easy...

Spring is here and all kinds of wonderful things are bursting out of the soil. One of our favourite spring foods is asparagus. This versatile...

Mother's Day is coming! Have you made a plan to celebrate? Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a homemade gift. If you want to knock...

Waste is a huge environmental problem today. Humans generate over 2 billion tonnes of garbage per year -- approximately 4.5 trillion pounds --...

Spring is here! Flowers, sunshine, melting snow and green grass have arrived (or are on their way depending on where you live). It's the perfect...

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to change things up in your apartment. Even if your budget is tiny, you can bring a touch of the...

Easter is almost here! Are you ready to celebrate? We want to help you fill your table with some fabulous Easter desserts. Give these recipes a try...

If you're new to the world of renting an apartment, here are the essential pieces of furniture you should invest in. You don’t necessarily...

Whether you interact a little or a lot, your neighbours make an impact on your day to day life. You always want good ones -- whatever that looks like...

Don't have an outdoor garden? You can still grow amazing things in your apartment! Here are the best plants to grow indoors.

March is here and that means St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Celebrate and embrace all things green on March 17th with these...

Fast fashion is wreaking havoc on the environment. Instead of buying trendy items you'll wear sparingly and quickly forget about, here's how...

February is here and you’re probably thinking about Valentine’s Day. Before you order flowers or chocolates, now is the perfect time to...

It's cold out there, Canada! Warm up with these hearty but healthy winter recipes that you can easily prepare in your apartment. There’s...

In Canada, winter is what we do best! One of the best ways to get outside and enjoy the season is to lace up some skates and go figure skating in one...

Hygge is a Danish concept of a cozy and inviting home or space. It’s a great concept to embrace year round but is especially perfect in the...

When the weather outside is frightful, we have some great DIY decor projects that you can make at home. They're the perfect way to spend a day or...

Slush and snow can wreak havoc on your floors and furniture in the winter. Use our tips to maintain a spotless apartment all season long.

It's the new year and you want to eat healthy and get back on track, but it's also winter and you want something that makes you feel cozy and...

It's 2022! If you want to step up your commitment to sustainability, here are some green goals to implement in your life this year.

Ready for a home makeover or making a move? You’ll likely need some new furniture. If your budget isn’t large, here's where to find...

Winter is officially here and that means it's time to get cozy and warm in your home! Here are 5 tips for a cozier apartment during the chilliest...

Canada is such a wonderfully diverse country. No matter your background or faith, you'll love these holiday recipes. Give these traditional...

With the holidays just around the corner, you're probably thinking about decorations for your home, holiday meals and gifts. If you want to show...

For most of us, a cup of coffee is an essential way to start the day. According to the Coffee Association of Canada, more than 2/3 of Canadians enjoy...

Your new apartment is perfect. You’ve unpacked and you’re ready to start transforming your apartment into a home. One great way to make...

Once the brilliant colours of fall begin to fade, and the leaves have fallen from the trees, we are left with the other side of fall – rainfall...