One of the best things about outdoor play is how our children’s imaginations open up and start thinking about objects in a whole new way. Fostering creativity and exploration can be as simple or complex as you’d like to make it. When you’re looking at your yard, the shady spot is often the best to set up kids’equipment - you won’t be struggling to grow a garden there, and your kids and plants won’t overheat from being in a sunny location. Thinking about three main zones in your yard like rooms in your house: ‘Play,' 'Eat’ and ‘Rest’ will help your children transition from one space to another and give you diversity in your days and help combat boredom.
Homeowners across the country have started to plan renovations to their homes and property. Whether you’re adding minor finishing touches or doing a complete overhaul, renovations require detailed planning and budgeting, and can be expensive. In fact, according to a study by the Altus Group, Canadians spent a record $63.5 billion on home renovations in 2013 - a 2.7 per cent jump in spending from 2012.
Growing up, I always wondered how my mother managed to accumulate so much ‘stuff.’ Our house seemed to be filled with the toys my sisters and I no longer played with, our closets with the clothes we no longer wore. Then I became a mother myself and finally, I understood.
If you have ever lived through a renovation project, you will know it’s not an easy thing to do. There are people in and out of your home, there’s a mess and it typically gets worse before it gets better.
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