Category Archives: Practical Home Help

Household maintenance and housekeeping

• How We Eat Footloose and Fancy Frugal

  Five little tips for making your kitchen more cost-efficient … while retaining that gourmet feel.  MORE

• Frugal Fun for the Whole Family

  Looking for family activities on the cheap? Look no further … Gretchen shares her favorites and wants your input too!  MORE

• Children and Chores

  Have kids? Then you have chores to do! Find ways to include kids in your household tasks.  MORE

• An Alternative Use for Peanut Butter

  Mandy shares a story of a sticky situation which was alleviated by an unexpected food product: peanut butter.  MORE

• How To Get Your Kids To Use Their Table Manners

  My kids haven’t always had the best table manners and for many years I was okay with that. I didn’t want to force my two year old to sit through a long family dinner, and I didn’t want to make my three year old eat all the food on her plate. I was fine if my four year old wanted to stand and wiggle around between bites, and I was okay with my six year old forgetting to clear her plate. But now that my two daughters are 4 1/2 and 7, my leniency over the years is starting to show.  MORE

• Adventures in Alternative Haircare: No ‘Poo

  This guest post from Amy at Anktangle chronicles a months’-long journey into the world of no ‘poo.  MORE

• Simple Living and Small Spaces

  Can living in a smaller place actually bring more space into your life? Learn how to begin simplifying and making room for what’s important, both for you and the earth.  MORE

• Building Connections With Young Children When Time Is Limited

  All too often, we compartmentalize our time. We separate our tasks into solitary chores instead of group efforts. The next time you don’t have time, the next time a task calls you away from your children, take a moment to turn the task into some family time.  MORE

• Planning for Play

  Abbie is dreaming about a new play room – she lists ideas for several play areas, and she’s looking for more input!  MORE

• Protecting Your Family: Homeschooling Law in Canada

  Canada has some of the most favourable homeschooling laws in the world. Here are a few simple rules to follow to keep your status legal and protected.  MORE

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