Lindsey Reed

Summer harvest is in full swing and we have been loving it at my house. Fresh fruits and veggies right from the garden and Farmer's Markets are one of the best things about summer. Read on for my top 10 tips on freezing your harvest to get you through the year.

We are well into August and back to school is just weeks away. I truly believe that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and I know sometimes it gets skipped on busy school mornings. One way to ensure you get a healthy breakfast in a quick way is to make a smoothie. Read on for a couple great back to school smoothie recipes.

   This summer you might find you have more than usual travel plans, and if you have a baby in tow then things can be very busy. Traveling with a baby requires some pre-planning but you can keep your baby happy and entertained with some great toys and accessories. Read on for a few tips I used when I traveled with my boys when they were young.

 There is a fantastic gaming kit with apps for the iPad called Osmo, and if you have children between 5-12 you should really check it out. The games are fun, adventurous and educational. Next up by Osmo is Coding. Coding will teach your kids logical and problem solving skills all while going on an adventure with a character called Awbie. Read on to see mine and my kids review of Osmo Coding.

 I have to say I was pretty excited when I was asked to test out the Dyson V8 Absolute. I have always dreamed of owning a Dyson. A couple of the reasons being that I’ve heard they’re long lasting, durable and great if you own pets. Read on to see what I found out from using the Dyson V8 Absolute for a week.

 Summer season is just a short week away, and if you’re expecting a new addition or have a little now is a good time to make sure you and baby are well prepared for the weather and all the fun activities and outings summer brings with it.

 Cast iron pans are probably one of the most versatile types of cookware out there. I love that they can be used on the stove top, in the oven, on your BBQ and even on an outside firepit. Read on for some great uses and recipes for your cast iron pan.

 I love the look of a stainless steel fridge, and while they do need a good wipe down every day, they are so easy to keep clean overall. Read on for some great tips for keeping your stainless steel fridge looking shiny and new.

 Learning from experience there’s nothing worse than trying to find your black luggage among a sea of other black luggage after a long and exhausting flight. Now you can find luggage and luggage sets in a large variety of colours and bold patterns. Read on to see 5 luggage buys that are colourful, fun and even kid friendly.

 I can hardly believe how much I have been BBQ’ing already this year. I’m mostly excited about it because dinners just seem so much easier when I BBQ. There are some great light and easy meals to make on the grill, and with the right accessories, BBQ’ing will be that much easier. Read on for some great accessories perfect to have on hand for patio entertaining.