hacks

Washing Clothes Just Got Rewarding with 10 Secret Laundry Hacks and the Arm & Hammer Laundry Rewards Program

June 15, 2016 by Kathryn 10 Comments

Living in a house with a train conductor and two school-aged boys means that dirty clothes are a permanent part of my life. I do the laundry about twice a week and every time, I’m amazed by just how filthy my family’s clothes can get. Washing all those clothes isn’t the most rewarding experience since I know that the garments will be just as dirty a week later. But Arm & Hammer has found a fun way to make laundry a rewarding experience…and it’s something you won’t want to miss!

First, use these ten simple tips to ensure washing your family’s clothes is quicker and easier than ever. Click the image to download a full size version and print it out for your own use! The tip about using a dry towel with wet laundry to speed drying time is one I’ve used many times in a pinch. It’s so convenient for those occasions when you really need a certain outfit that isn’t quite dry! [Read more…]

Get Your Child Ready for #StudentLife with Great New Products from Canadian Tire

August 27, 2015 by Kathryn 2 Comments

One of my favourite memories from my young adult years was relaxing in a dorm room with my best friend Sarah as we chatted, watched movies and cooked up yummy treats. It was a completely new experience to me, since I’d always lived in a house with a yard before. But great décor and some convenient cooking items helped give the area personality, and I absolutely loved spending time in the small space.

I have a few years to go before I have to start thinking about outfitting my own kids for campus. But when that day comes I’m sure that they’ll be even more comfortable than I once was, thanks to the amazing campus products available at Canadian Tire. From the bedroom to the living room and studying to cooking, life away from home has never felt more like being at home! [Read more…]

Join the @CSTConsultants #MyBTSHack Twitter Party on August 27 at 9pm EST

August 20, 2015 by Kathryn 3 Comments

Back to school season is one busy time, and that’s why CST Consultants wants to know how you make it easier! Whether it’s freezing dollar-store sponges in zipper-lock bags to use as ice packs in a lunch or tracing around your child’s feet so that you can shop for school shoes solo, there are all kinds of ways to make the back-to-school season a breeze instead of a bother. And we want to hear all about your best back-to-school hacks, from money-saving tips to dinner ideas, at the @CSTConsultants #MyBTSHack Twitter party!

Come join in the fun on Thursday, August 27 at 9pm EST to share your favourite back-to-school hacks and get some tips to make your own planning easier. This is one chat that will help you face the new school year with a smile on your face! Even better, we’ll be giving away five $75 Visa gift cards to help with your back-to-school shopping too! Please note that prizes are open to Canadian residents only, but everyone is welcome to join in the conversation! [Read more…]

Breeze Through Spring Cleaning with these 10 Easy Cleaning Hacks

March 26, 2015 by Kathryn 221 Comments

Spring cleaning is not something that I normally enjoy very much, but this year is definitely an exception to that! I’m preparing for a move to Ontario sometime after the summer and that means that not only do I need to do a lot of purging and packing, I also have to ensure that my house is looking its best for potential buyers that stop by!

Still, cleaning has never been one of my favourite things to do and so I’ve developed a few shortcuts for getting my house looking great in a flash. Sometimes a quick trick will help me save time on a cleaning job so that I can get more done!

[Read more…]