Travel Sports & Outdoors
Game Room Essentials – How to Play Ping Pong
Ping Pong, or as my dad likes to call it “gnip gnop” (pronounced “geh-nip geh-nop”), wasn’t invented in China, as many believe, but came into being in the late 1880s in England when a group of upper class Victorian gentlemen created a version of tennis they could play indoors as a way to relax after dinner. At that time, the tools used to play the game were everyday objects, such as a line of books as a net, a champagne cork as a ball, and a cigar box lid as a racket.
Make your Spring break staycation an event your family will remember...
If you’re thinking of enjoying fun family time at home this upcoming Spring break, here are a few activities to consider with kids of all ages.
Outdoor fireplaces are a great way to warm up your patio
There is nothing better than sitting next to a fireplace on a chilly summer night. (Except maybe sitting next to a fireplace on a chilly summer night with a slice of cake, but po-tay-toh, po-tah-to.) Outdoor fireplaces are a great way to add atmosphere and warmth to any outdoor gathering, and they couldn’t be easier to install than they are today.
Best BBQs for Apartment Living
Just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you have to forego the pleasures of outdoor grilling. That said, when you’re working with limited space, have neighbours living in close proximity, and have a list of rental or strata rules to adhere to, your options are somewhat limited. But never fear, because that is exactly why I’ve but together this list of barbeque options for my fellow apartment dwellers.
5 great buys for summer travel
Whether you’re heading outdoors or over the border, make sure you have the perfect luggage or bag for the trip!
Pedal assist vs. throttle assist ebikes
If you have decided to buy an electric bike or ebike, the next question is, should you opt for pedal assist, throttle assist, or both? We break them down.
Napier Sportz Truck Tent with Napier Air Mattress review
If you have a truck and want to go camping then read this review to learn if the Napier Sportz Truck Tent is right for you.
Announcing a huge selection of electric bicycles and electric scooters available...
Best Buy has a expanding selection of electric bicycles and electric scooters online and many of these are now available in stores across Canada.
5 great Valentine’s Day date ideas both indoors and outdoors
Whether you enjoy Valentine's Day with someone or on your own, here are five great Valentine's Day date ideas that take you both indoors and outdoors.
6 essentials for the perfect patio party
Party planners will tell you that the legendary perfect party involves everything from the right guest list to the perfect décor. But as an actual, living human being, please let me confirm for you what we’re all secretly thinking: the key to an awesome party (as in everything else in life) starts with the food.