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I watched ‘Fat, sick, and Nearly Dead’ the other day. I honestly didn’t know what to expect from it. I really thought it was something similar to the ‘SuperSize Me’ documentary that had everyone running away from McDonalds.   Turns out, I couldn’t have watched a more timely documentary. This month on Shelly’s Friday Favourites I’ve been talking about smoothies and juicing, and I don’t think you could find more information about the health benefits of juicing anywhere else. I’ve been researching the topic and looking at recipes all month, but that documentary really demonstrated how you could turn your life around with juicing.

Diabetics need to manage their diet to reduce the chance that the blood sugar levels will get too high or too low. Their bodies either don’t produce insulin, or can’t regulate insulin well, so they need to manually take insulin so their body can properly use sugar. They also need to carefully watch their diet. In this article I’ll point out some tips that can help keep sugar levels balanced as part of a healthy lifestyle.

What does the long weekend mean to you? For some people a long weekend is an extra day to turn the alarm clock off and sleep in. For others, it’s time to turn off the work computer and turn on the home computer. While it’s great to give your brain a breather and stuff yourself with hot dogs, it’s also the perfect time to gear up, get out there, and do things you’ve been waiting all winter to do.

The Wahl Elite Pro haircutting kit is a great kit for someone who wants to cut hair at home. It has a powerful clipper and everything you need to cut.

Pumpkin spice season is in full force, and I have a few great recipes you can try if you'd like to branch out and go beyond the usual Pumpkin spice latte.

There are plenty of ways teens can help around the house, learning life skills they'll take with them once they go out on their own.

Don’t know what you child needs this September? Here are some gear essentials that will make sure your child is prepared for back to school! I have even picked out my favourite from each list! Take a look and tell me if you agree with my selections.

 We are well on our way to beach weather and it’s time to start thinking about if you’re BBQ ready for days at the beach or lake. Read on to see how you can make great meals with a portable BBQ during your summer outings this season.