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The only thing you can guarantee about summer is that it will fly by and back to school will be upon us all before we know it. This is the year to get a jump on your shopping by scoring some of the best picks for your kid’s backpack. 

Believe it or not, but spring is just around the corner, and with its arrival will come warmer weather and the start of road trip season. But before you hop in the car and head out on your next adventure, it’s important to make sure you’re adequately prepared for whatever Mother Nature might throw at you. So, to help you out, here’s a list of essentials you should always keep in your car so you’re covered in emergency situations, and in times when you’re so excited to get on the road you would have otherwise forgotten to pack.

Doing your makeup is always better when you’ve got a good mirror, great lighting, and awesome music to keep you company. With the iHome Portable and Rechargeable Vanity Mirror with Bluetooth, you can have it all.

When I was in Grade 3 my mom enrolled me in Ukrainian Cross Stitch lessons. I had always been a creative child, but cross-stitch took my abstract painting and Play-Doh-ing to a whole new level. There’s something inspiring about being able to look at a pile of “stuff” and see something beautiful. It’s almost like being a MacGyver of sorts. Some might see a twig and a glue stick. I see a beautiful centerpiece. The thing is, to craft like a pro you don’t just need the desire to do so, but you need the right tools and an organized space.

It’s almost Easter, and if you’re not quite ready for the festivities next week, here are a few great Easter sides and treats you can make for Easter this year.

Preparing your home for the fall and winter season requires more than just swapping out your tanks and sandals for sweaters and boots.

Discover simple ways to add functionality and style to your home with coat racks, hangers, and coat stands.

Maybe because I’ve always been a fan of a good, old fashioned haunted house and am one of those people who can become unglued by a really scary movie, but Halloween ranks right up there with Christmas as one of my favourite times of year.   I’ve always been slightly envious of people who live in warmer climates during Halloween, because they are almost always guaranteed a nice night for trick or treating and great weather for getting outside and having some scary Halloween fun. But the one great thing about living in a place where the fog and chill sets in around mid-October? You have the opportunity to cook up and really enjoy some delicious hot food to get your Halloween night off to a great start.

Discover the importance of sleep schedules, quality beds, and top tips for ensuring a restful night for your kids.

Spring has officially sprung, and with the warmer days and longer nights there also comes a sense of foreboding. It’s inevitable, but the appearance of spring means another season is right around the corner – bathing suit season. While I am generally a healthy person and stay active year-round, I tend to overindulge throughout the winter, which means that without fail, I have a few pounds to shed and some toning to do before I’m ready to bust out the bikini. Thankfully, I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve that get me feeling better and looking better in record time.