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If you enjoy flying remote controlled drones and pursue this activity purely for the pleasure and relaxation it brings you, then you probably won’t object to being called a drone hobbyist. And why not?? After all, drones can be a great deal of fun, and they also provide an optimal level of challenge to master, making them all the more enjoyable. So, if the term drone hobbyist describes you, then come along for a brief overview of 3 drones that are perfectly suited to your interest level. These drones are fun, affordable, and they pose enough of a challenge to hold the attention of even the most hard core of drone enthusiasts!

The world of photography has exploded upwards, into the air, with the advent of high-quality drones built to shoot premium pictures and pristine video. As a professional photographer there are a few key features you’re going to look for. Here’s a breakdown of a few that may help you make the choice on which drone is right for you.

Have you ever thought about how a drone could help you with your career? If you haven’t then maybe it is about time you did. They are pretty powerful now and gaining popularity on all sorts of workplaces in surprising ways. Today’s drones can be valuable tools to professionals in a variety of fields. Now is your opportunity to take a look at what a drone can do for you and your career, so maybe you can get ahead of the curve and excel in the workplace.

Action cameras, like the GoPro and Sony Action Cam, have allowed sports enthusiasts and extreme athletes to capture and share their point of view in high definition video. The results are nothing short of spectacular. Now drones are taking this enthusiasm to a whole new level.

Summer is, without a doubt, my favourite time of year. In fact, I’m such a summer girl that I’ve often wondered why I haven’t moved myself to a more temperate climate where the hot days and warm nights stick around for longer than a few months. But perhaps it’s precisely the short shelf life we have on summers here in Canada that makes me itch to spend as much of them outside as possible.

Gamers today want mind blowing high definition graphics that really put them right in the action and immerses them in a believeable virtual world. But if you’re playing on a console or using your TV as a giant computer monitor, then you need to know the facts about what features are essential for the best gaming experience.

When the heat is on outside, the inside of ours houses start cooking, and that means sleep is almost impossible. If you want to sleep better during the hot summer months, take a look at these sleeping tips for hot summer nights.

In my last blog I touched on my top 10 “must-haves” for home décor from BestBuy.ca. This week, I’d love to dig a little deeper into one of my favourite locations to design and create: the outdoor living space

Continuing our look at the ‘connected home’ let’s take a look at the idea of keeping your home ‘lived in’ while you’re travelling. This is especially handy this time of year while the weather warms up and many of us start making plans to travel and get out a lot more. Whether you’ve got a road trip or a vacation coming up, home security can be a concern while you’re away. With all the smart home technology you can employ nowadays it’s easy to give your home the appearance of remaining occupied as usual even though you’re out and about. If your home will be unoccupied for an extended period of time this can be particularly useful.

Summa summa summertime, it has finally arrived! This doesn’t apply to my West Coast friends, but in the East, it was a long, cold winter. The only cool thing I want to keep for the new season is a chilled, flavourful (and sometimes alcoholic) beverage, preferably sipped on a patio. Here are the drinks I’ll be serving this summer.