August 13, 2024

A Guide For A Work/Life Balance For Busy Moms Who Are Also Business Owners

When you're a mom with a job, it is sometimes difficult to find time for both sides of your life. You're saddled with a ton of guilt when you look at the to-do list of both the personal and the professional, and there is a lot of pressure when the family starts asking for attention. Even when working from home, it's a hard line to walk.

Review of Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia

Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia
Recently, I read "Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia" by Saqib Iqbal Qureshi, a book with insight that is important for everyone to read especially in our current times. There are many misconceptions of Islam due to the media, politics, Islamophobia, and certain orthodox viewpoints of the religion.

August 8, 2024

Ways to Update and Improve Your Home

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When you are a homeowner, you have a lot of different responsibilities. One of these is making sure you keep your property in good shape over the years. There's always something that needs your time and attention. With a little hard work, you can focus on making your home a better place to live. A good first step is to gather some suggestions as to what you can do to enhance your property. Then you can begin to put projects in priority and come up with a budget for each. Here you can review four ideas for updating and improving your home.

Camping at Charleston Lake Provincial Park

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We started our summer vacation with a relaxing camping trip to Charleston Lake Provincial Park. This park located in Landsdowne, Ontario is about three hours from Toronto.

August 6, 2024

Ways To Be Creative

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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word 'creative'? No matter what you pick, it's going to be on the list as there are so many different ways to be creative. But have you thought about all the things you didn't mention and considered how many different ways there are to be creative.

July 26, 2024

Things You Need to Consider When Moving Homes

Moving house is one of the biggest events that can happen in your life. There are many factors that needs to be kept in mind when trying to plan the least stressful house move. This means you have to focus on taking some steps to reduce the stress of moving.

July 19, 2024

Exciting Journey Of Purchasing Your First Home

Buying your first home is as thrilling as it sounds, but it also comes with its fair share of to-dos and oh-no's. Some tips to consider during your home-buying process to make it as smooth as possible.

July 16, 2024

Road Trip to Elora, Ontario

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Elora, Ontario just under two hours from Toronto is a beautiful place for a summer day trip. It is known for its 19th century limestone quarry, bridges, and the gorge. It is a picturesque tourist area. 

June 25, 2024

How to Sew Arm Sleeves for Gardening and Driving

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This simple garden sleeves are easy to sew for beginners. You don't really need a pattern, and you can use any type of soft comfortable material you have. It is cheap to make these at home using either leftover material from other projects or upcycle a long sleeve polyester or spandex shirt. This project can be completed within 15 minutes. These sleeves are useful when working in the garden to keep arms from getting sunburnt when we wear short sleeves summer clothing.

May 9, 2024

Common Signs Your House Might Be Outdated

Usually, you know an outdated home when you see one, which is not exactly a timeless or historic home, just an outdated one. Sometimes, our beloved homes start showing their age. Honestly, it's not like it's anyone's fault; it's just that trends come and go. 

When working on improving the home, most people think of energy efficiency, such as ways to warm up the house in the winter. It's not always just about trends and fast homeware; it's about the atmosphere and the overall look.