Cacti Design using Double Cast Embroidery

The double cast embroidery stitch gives a beautiful effect for the cacti design. The completed design can be used to decorate anything or just hung as a wall decor.

Encouraging Creative Thinking

Creative thinking is critical for problem solving, resilience and to succeeding in life. As a parent, there are many things we have to do to help our kids become their best creative selves. Here are eight tips to help you foster creativity in your children no matter how old they are.

Picking the Right Products for Your Hair

Taking care of your hair is not just about regularly washing it and hoping for the best. The condition of your hair will depend on a variety of factors, such as its natural thickness and oil, diet, lifestyle habits, quality and quantity of products. Knowing and understanding your hair can help you find the right products to help it thrive.

Ways To Get the Home Of Your Dreams

With the amount of time, energy, and money it requires to get a property, most of us would agree that it is reasonable to have high expectations to get your dream house. Of course, that is easier said than done. But it is not impossible. Here are five different ways to get the home of your dreams.

Blueberry Muffins inspired by StoryBake Cookbook

Looking through a fun and colourful storybook with young children is always inspiring and exciting! We took a look at the fabulous StoryBake cookbook written by the founder of Anges de Sucre, a luxury bakery based in London, England.

A Guide to Bulletin Board Decorating For Educators

Most teachers know the importance of having a good bulletin board, as it basically indicates the dedication of the educator. When crafted with intention, the bulletin board signals that the classroom is a welcoming space that calls for shared growth and education. If the bulletin board is drab it could be uninspiring. Putting effort into the bulletin board is important as it invites students into an inclusive learning environment. 

Untying The Knot Book Giveaway

Untying The Knot Protecting Your Emotional and Financial Health During Divorce by Kelly LaVallie is an interesting book to read and learn from even if you are not thinking of divorce. Since the start of the pandemic, studies have shown that nearly 5 million Canadians have experienced a break up, with research suggesting that divorce and separation rates have likely doubled in that time. This book is designed to help parting couples weather the storm.

Inspiring books and Giveaway

If you enjoy drawing Manga style drawings, then check out Draw Manga Style by Scott Harris. It is a step-by-step instructional guide. We found Caylee Grey's Get Messy Art to be an inspiring art journal that helps us try things out, explore emotions, find our artistic style, and grow as an artist. If you want to win these books enter the giveaway below.

Important Things About HVAC System

Buying equipment for your home is one of the crucial decisions you make to feel at ease and comfortable. With many of us working from home, installing  HVAC system into our home is important. It is safe to say that about 50% of the population will be freelancing by the next two decades. To be productive while working from home, it important that our home environment is relaxed and calm. If you have no idea what a HVAC system is, read further to find out more information.

Stress Management Tips

Stress is something no one enjoys, but like it or not, it is a part of everyday life. At its most basic level, stress signals us that there is something going on that demands our attention and our energy. But while this might be a useful cue in dangerous situations, it is quite common in the modern world for stress to end up being a low-level chronic thing that just wears us down, day by day. 

Coming up with effective stress management tips can go a long way in helping us achieve a greater sense of positivity and balance on a day-to-day basis. Here are a few everyday stress management tips that might be helpful.