Easter is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by making bunny crafts on a budget? These kid-friendly crafts are bound to be a hit. Chances are, you have all the materials you need at home already! Paper Bunny This simple, yet unique craft will bring brightness to any space and makes for […]
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Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: November 30 – December 6
Happy December! After a wild Black Friday weekend, it feels like the holidays are coming in strong. I’m not sure if my gifts will get delivered on time… but here’s hoping. On the real, I miss my family and friends so much right now. I’m sure you’re feeling it too. Can we just draw out Christmas […]
Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto Goes Virtual
You won’t have to make the trip to Toronto to enjoy Indigenous Fashion Week, because it’s going virtual. IFWTO kicked off its first event in 2018. The fashion week showcases Indigenous designers and brings together industry leaders for engaging discussions. In 2020, it’s business as usual, but you can join in from the comfort of home. […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: August 24-30
Hey! How’s your week starting off? It’s an exciting one with Capital Pride on the go with a slew of virtual events and festivities you can check out. I know, it feels like we were just here doing the Stay Home Club thing, but I’m heading off for a few days to get in some staycation and […]
Adjusting to Working from Home
The move to a work-from-home lifestyle has been a bit of an adjustment – especially if you live in a confined space or have new “co-workers” like family, roommates or pets. Unless you already accommodated a workspace into your home, you might be looking for ways to deal with this challenge. I’ve got some tips […]
Stay Home Club with Jill Kennedy: April 27-May 3
Hey! For many of us, it’s been seven weeks of this social distancing thing. How are you feeling? This week I realized I’ve lost all form of routine outside of my work schedule. How are your routines going? Everyday looks a little different for me and I’m trying not to judge myself too harshly! I […]
Councillor Shawn Menard wants you to jump on your bike this winter!
Before you hang up your bike for the winter, Councillor Shawn Menard wants Ottawa residents to consider biking all year long. “It’s a bit more hearty of a ride,” says Councillor Menard, who winter-bikes regularly. “It’s great. For me it’s faster than walking, it’s faster than transit.” For those looking to make biking a year […]
The Urban Harvest: Gardening in Ottawa
Stoked for warmer weather? You may not believe us, but it’s the perfect time to get ready for the garden! Whether you’re living with a backyard or a balcony setup, there is plenty you can do to be ahead of the curve and amp yourself up for the spring and summer. Plus, it’s another great reason […]
The Art of Manifesting with Vision Boards
With January well behind us, those of us who procrastinated at making a new year’s resolution might be looking for a different way to inspire change. Ever heard of a vision board? These crafty and fun displays can be anything you want them to be, but they have one thing in common: they help you […]
How to Stay Warm While Saving Money this Winter
It’s that time of year again where the temperature steadily drops as the heat bill peaks. Ontario’s winters can be a bit unforgiving but we are here to offer you some easy and affordable solutions. Let’s get back to basics… If you are working with a small budget this winter, here are some low-cost options […]