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As the weather turns windy, wet, and cold, this is a good time to refresh indoor living spaces so here's some inspiration from yours truly; Rearranging furniture & decor is a simple way to tweak a room especially if you have to dust under it anyway; Adding a few...

When I was commuting to the Lower Mainland from the Sunshine Coast, a friend recommended listening to Podcasts.  Today, I'm still listening to a wide range of topics while gardening, driving to work, or running errands and I love it.  Recently, I discovered The Mel...

Do you have questions about Tick off the List Home Services?  Homeowner peace of mind starts with a helpful and informative FAQ... Check out my frequently asked questions resource ~ this one is refreshed on a regular basis and...if you have more questions, you can...

I can still hear my Mumsy telling me, "...don't be a doubting Thomas!" It will be two years this October when I retired from a career in Corporate Communications.  I was running zero to sixty every single day, commuting from the Sunshine Coast to the Lower Mainland...

Here's my housekeeping checklist for the fall season... Autumn has always been my favourite season.  By mid summer, I'm already thinking about things we need to get sorted around the house before winter and yes, I have another checklist to share! Fall is time to clear...

With a bit of meal planning, yes, you can have a better Monday! I know there are countless resources online on the subject of meal planning but since this is a Tick off the List Home Service, here's some inspiration from yours truly to a stress free dinner at the top...

It’s been on my To Do List to do some digital home office housekeeping – specifically, to organize electronic files and a growing library of photos which are currently stored on a spare laptop ~ yikes!  Since running out of Cloud storage months ago, my desktop has...

My dear Mumsy used to say that it always tastes better when someone else makes it.  The food coming out of Head Chef LJ's kitchen via the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club is simply phenomenal! Not only will you find the best brisket burger or soup & sandwich...

Does your household need a tidy up or a shake-up this summer?   A tidy household means different things to different people - for me, a tidy household means every "thing" has a place and purpose in the household.  But, let's face it, life happens, new stuff arrives...

Time is flying by and it's been a minute since my last post! In previous entries, I've noted "blessing it forward" and it's worth repeating...Recently I cleaned out my garden shed filled with "projects" and various things I have acquired from Lee Valley that I...