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Are You a Minimalist or a Maximalist?

August 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Minimalism a lifestyle defined by the idea that eliminating excess in every area of your life can help make room for meaningful and essential components. This often looks like decluttering your home, simplifying your finances, and practicing mindfulness to clear your mind. For good reason, this trend has been the forefront of the lifestyle and design space for years. However, as a response, maximalism has begun to rise in popularity in recent years. Despite common belief, maximalism is not the

Furoshiki A New Way to Gift Wrap

December 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Christmas is right around the corner, and this year, step away from the plastic wrapping paper and gift bags in exchange for a more versatile, environmentally-friendly alternative. Furoshiki is an ancient Japanese practice that uses cloth or fabric to wrap gifts and transport items. Though it originated thousands of years back, it’s been adopted by gift-givers all over the country as a modern method of wrapping and transporting items of all different shapes and sizes.
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10 Popular Types of Grasses to Plant

May 6, 2018 · Leave a Comment

It is commonplace to see lawns, recreational areas and other landscapes dressed in the well-maintained grass. In fact, did you know that turfgrass is the largest agricultural crop in North America? However, popular as they might be, people often take for granted the benefits of planting grass.

The number one benefit of planting grass is, of course, to the environment. Not only does it reduce air pollution by filtering dust and smoke, it also reduces noise pollution by absorbing and deflecting

How To Build A Pillow Fort

March 2, 2018 · Leave a Comment

In a world of technology and TV, children should always be encouraged to spend some time away from the screens and use their imagination to create their own fun. But every parent knows it can be hard to keep children constantly entertained without buying expensive toys, and to think of inexpensive activities is often a tricky challenge.

Thankfully, a great way to spend a rainy day at any time of year is by building a pillow fort. This is one of life’s great pleasures, a great bonding activity

Parkour The Art of Movement

January 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Initially, Parkour was known as an exercise drill used for training in military courses. History states Parkour training has its roots in French military obstacle training courses since 1902. It was developed by the French naval officer, Georges Hebert and continued its course during World War I and World War II aimed to develop the three main forces in soldiers, mainly being energetic with strong willpower, morally strong with qualities of benevolence and assistance and lastly physical strength.