Found 3 blog entries tagged as seasonal.

It’s officially the spookiest time of the year! Although Halloween plans were somewhat halted last year, we learned you can still show off your creativity and get into the spirit. While you might be tempted to focus your energy on dreaming up the perfect costume and skipping out on decorations, decking your home out doesn’t have to cost a lot or require too much effort. 

Read on to discover some of our favourite DIY Halloween decorating ideas that are so easy, it’s scary. Plus, many are seasonal enough you can keep them up through November. 

Image via Sugar and Cloth

Sequin pumpkins

If you prefer a less traditional black and orange colour palette, we suggest adding your own white, gold, and touch of sparkle to your décor with a sequin…

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You want to buy a cottage, but can you afford a cottage? At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, cottages became hot commodities across the country and prices skyrocketed. Traditionally, these properties were considered recreational by nature, visited on weekends during the summer or for seasonal maintenance by winter.

But why can’t you live in your waterfront cottage all year long? This was the question many households had during the pandemic. When they had their answer from employers by way of remote work, they packed up their things and relocated to the likes of Muskoka, the Kawarthas and Haliburton, to buy one of the many beautiful cabins, chalets and cottages in the region.

Now that the Canadian economy is reopening, offices are opening…

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If you suffer from allergies, you know how a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing can wreak some serious havoc on your daily life, especially during the summer months when pollen, grass, and ragweed are at their peak. According to the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation, 20% to 25% of Canadians suffer from allergic rhinitis (sometimes referred to as “hay fever”). But some allergens aren’t seasonal and can cause you irritation throughout the entire year if you don’t address them at the source.

From pet dander to mould and dust, there are many indoor sources of allergens that can leave you sneezing and wheezing. The good news is an allergen-reduced home is possible, you just need to know how to minimize the most common household…

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