Can I get a show of hands: how many of you are not into Fall? As soon as the geese start flying south, I have to ramp myself up for it. Mental pep-talks, self-given incentives: trips booked now for the thick of winter, new outdoor floral arrangements (so I can pretend I’m into it) and sometimes even home redecorating. Yes. I have to bribe myself to get through it.
I shared recently that my home is Grand Central Station to three busy kids, a neighbourhood-ful of friends, and our two pets. Now in the middle of summer vacation it's only gotten busier. Summer camp, fishing day trips with Dad, and helping Grandma in the garden are par for the course, but this summer we're also building our new house. Overcommitted? Yeah, you could say that.
Backyard party season is officially in full swing, and after the winter we just survived most of us are using any excuse to be outside as often as possible.
And so to get this party started, we chatted with celebrity designer Nicole Sassaman for a few ideas.
Bring the Inside Out We're used to hearing "bring the outside in", but Nicole flips this around for backyard entertaining. To create...
My kids (ages 7-14) have been involved in four sports (indoor soccer, basketball, outdoor soccer, track & field) in three different leagues, plus a community theatre stint in addition to frequent dirt biking, tromping through water-logged ditches and generally getting as filthy as possible every single day.
Even as I watch her plump self burrowing into my basket of clean laundry for a nap and it's driving me crazy, I remember that time she killed 3 snakes and eradicated the local rodent population in the space of one week.
But the real reason she's a hero to me is how she comforted our young daughter after a major relocation which had triggered weeks of...
Sometimes it feels like all everyone talks about is food. Which trendy diet are you following? Which superfood are you stockpiling, or which ingredient are you avoiding?
I happened upon Imm Living products at an Interior Design showcase and every time I laid eyes on something, I turned to my friend to exclaim, 'OMG. So. Cute.'.
Imm Living is a design company that creates whimsical, adorable, inspired pieces for the home. Everything from wine stoppers to dishes to photo frames. It's clean and minimalist without being boring. A pop of colour and a little detail...
I am not exactly what you might call "sporty" or "athletic" or "able to lift something", though I do appreciate the Olympic season. While the summer Olympics are great for getting your fill of eye candy (hello men's diving), I actually prefer the winter Olympics. There is something about being oh-so-cozy indoors watching someone ski while the snow rages that makes me feel good about life. In the...
Since the deep winter freeze has hit us, I've been spending most of my time binge-watching Netflix. I've also been dying to try some great home décor DIY's. If I'm going to spending all my time indoors, it better be pretty. I've fallen off the DIY bandwagon lately and I've been itching to get back on. My only issue? Time. I want my DIY's to be quick so that I can still spend a hour or...
We're a few weeks into the new year and though I'm not one to look back, I do deem this necessary when it comes to products. Afterall, the ChickAdvisor community is all about helping our fellow ladies make informed decisions.How can you to start 2014 off in the best and most beautiful way possible without knowing what products are totally worth your hard earned cash? That's why we (and of course...