New Year

How Do You Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year & What are the Traditions To Know? [2021] 3 min read

How Do You Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year & What are the Traditions To Know? [2021]

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

Kung Hei Fat Choy! Here we break down how the Chinese New Year is celebrated, with emphasis on the food, music, and dancing. Chinese New Year as known as "New Moon New Year". The most colorful and richest tradition is the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year activities (i.e. Spring Festival activities) are commonly found during the happy festival time.... Read More

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Party Favors Wrapping [2021] 3 min read

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Party Favors Wrapping [2021]

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

One of the Chinese New Year traditions are red envelopes or gift packets of trinkets and money. 2018 is the Year of the Dog! Celebrate with this simple and easy Chinese New Year Party Favors! Free Printables and fill with treats or small toys.... Read More

[2021 Healthy Recipes] Top 10 Healthy-ish Cookbook Lead You To Be A Masterchef In New Year 3 min read

[2021 Healthy Recipes] Top 10 Healthy-ish Cookbook Lead You To Be A Masterchef In New Year

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Food52 Vegan A mix of new and favourite recipes from Gena’s Food52 column, this book is brimming with inspiring photos and easy tips. Food52 Vegan:... Read More

Looking For New Year Outfits? 8+ Amazing Looks Beyond Imagination That Make You Stand Out From The Crowd In 2021 3 min read

Looking For New Year Outfits? 8+ Amazing Looks Beyond Imagination That Make You Stand Out From The Crowd In 2021

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Sweet Dreams Newsflash: your new fave night out outfit can be found in the sleepwear section. A vibrant print and silky fabric make it easy... Read More

[2021 Happy New Year Cocktail] 4+ Trending Party Drinks For Bringing In The New Year 1 min read

[2021 Happy New Year Cocktail] 4+ Trending Party Drinks For Bringing In The New Year

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

From 100-calorie beverages to non-alcoholic spirits, we've rounded up the best drinks to start the New Year off on a healthier note.... Read More

3+ Top Tips To Keep Fit And Stay On Track Even During New Year Under Quarantine (2021) 6 min read

3+ Top Tips To Keep Fit And Stay On Track Even During New Year Under Quarantine (2021)

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

The holidays were busy, which made it difficult to focus on your fitness and health goals. Check out these simple tips for staying health-conscious with top Canadian brands featured at City Shred, Instagram’s largest fitness event series.... Read More

[2021 Stock Pantry Pandemic] 8+ Essential Plant-Based Pantry Staples You Should Prepare For New Year 3 min read

[2021 Stock Pantry Pandemic] 8+ Essential Plant-Based Pantry Staples You Should Prepare For New Year

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

From coconut-based yogurt for your breakfast parfait to veggie bites for entertaining to cheeseless cheesecake for dessert, these plant-based, time-saving foods deserve a spot in your pantry, fridge or freezer. Pick them up at Loblaws locations across Canada.... Read More

Main Reason Behind Why People Cannot Keep Their New Year Resolutions Explained By Bestselling Author (2021) 2 min read

Main Reason Behind Why People Cannot Keep Their New Year Resolutions Explained By Bestselling Author (2021)

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Every January, we pledge that this will be the year we keep our resolutions—and then we don't. Why is that? Inspirational author Jon Acuff's new book, "Finish," has the answer you never saw coming.... Read More

8+ Effective Methods Suggested By Experts To Set New Goals in New Year Apart From Common New Year Resolutions (2021) 7 min read

8+ Effective Methods Suggested By Experts To Set New Goals in New Year Apart From Common New Year Resolutions (2021)

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Forget your New Year's resolutions this year. Here's what our experts say will really help you identify and achieve your goals.... Read More

20+ Best Delicious And Healthy Dishes Ideas For New Year’s Eve That Can Make Your Guests Don’t Want To Leave In 2021 3 min read

20+ Best Delicious And Healthy Dishes Ideas For New Year’s Eve That Can Make Your Guests Don’t Want To Leave In 2021

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Ring in 2020 right with these tempting but healthy New Year’s Eve party recipes.... Read More

5+ Ways For Making Your New Year’s Resolution Stick That You Don’t Want To Miss In 2021 3 min read

5+ Ways For Making Your New Year’s Resolution Stick That You Don’t Want To Miss In 2021

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Want to read more books? Join a new fitness class? Make 2020 the best year yet and actually keep your New Year’s resolutions.... Read More

Try These Fun Family-Friendly Traditions & Activities Ideas For 2021 New Year’s Eve 3 min read

Try These Fun Family-Friendly Traditions & Activities Ideas For 2021 New Year’s Eve

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

No need to be sad that Christmas is over. New Years Eve is on its way!!! Here are a few simple ideas that you can incorporate into your New Year’s Eve plans year after year… First things first. Let’s consider how we can help others have a fabulous New Year’s. Dandee Designs made this thoughtful …... Read More

[2021] The 14 Types of People at Your Average New Year’s Eve Party 4 min read

[2021] The 14 Types of People at Your Average New Year’s Eve Party

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

The really-really drunk guy, the hipster, the mother hen? The details may vary, but these 14 types of people show up at every New Year's Eve party.... Read More

[2021] Best Dresses to Wear to Your New Year’s Eve Party 4 min read

[2021] Best Dresses to Wear to Your New Year’s Eve Party

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist 2

No matter what kind of event you're headed to, we found the perfect New Year's Eve dresses for a festive party or a cozy night at home.... Read More

[2021] Real Simple DIY New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags 1 min read

[2021] Real Simple DIY New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

I think this idea that I found over at Family Fun is AMAZING! Gather up about 6 bags. Label each bag with an hour leading up to midnight, starting with 7 o’clock. Label one bag with 11:55 pm. Fill each bag with something fun! Every hour until midnight the kids get to open a bag …... Read More

[2021] 5 Last-Minute Looks for a New Year’s Eve Party 3 min read

[2021] 5 Last-Minute Looks for a New Year’s Eve Party

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Have last-minute New Year’s Eve plans left you with nothing to wear? If you have a great little black dress, that’s a wonderful option for most any type of party that’s a little dressier.... Read More

10 Unique Gift Baskets Perfect for Christmas or Any Holiday in 2021! 4 min read

10 Unique Gift Baskets Perfect for Christmas or Any Holiday in 2021!

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

You can never go wrong when having to give that special someone a gift basket, especially with these best-selling (and kind of cheap) ideas for Christmas!... Read More

[2021] 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Singles 4 min read

[2021] 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Singles

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist 2

Simple New Year's resolutions can have a great impact in your life, such as smiling more often and committing to saying yes more often.... Read More

[2021] A Toddler’s New Year’s Resolutions 2 min read

[2021] A Toddler’s New Year’s Resolutions

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Happy New Year, Happy Home Friends! I’ll be taking a vacation from blogging for a few days so that I can prepare for a speaking engagement this Friday (and get stocked up with lots of Happy Home ideas for you for the month of January!).  In the meantime, I thought I’d share this funny article …... Read More

[2021 New Year Resolutions] Try These Resolutions If You Are An Artist 5 min read

[2021 New Year Resolutions] Try These Resolutions If You Are An Artist

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

The New Year brings opportunity for reflection and change. These 10 goals for your art will get your painting and career off to a great start!... Read More