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In the vegetable world, Kale is the Captain America of Super Foods. Mistaking this rich, green leaf for just another type of lettuce would be seriously undervaluing it’s super abilities including lowering cholesterol, upping your fiber content in a single bound, and lowering your risk of cancer. It also has 45 different flavonoids that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

I’m not sure about you, but one of the first things I do every morning is brew myself a nice, hot cup of coffee...

Your backyard, garden, or patio can transform into a summer oasis with just a few additions, creating a place to dine, relax, play, and more

It's that time of year again: Halloween 2016 is finally here, and if you need a few Halloween party ideas, I've got some scary and fun tips you can use.

 Did you know that Mother’s Day is on May 8th this year? Check your watch or phone for the date. That’s how many shopping days you still have left. Stuck on gift giving ideas? Check inside for some cool gifts to get mom this year, with some input from my wife (a techie,) my coworker (a non-techie) and a few other moms with different interests.

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.

February is a month of interesting, imporant, fun and quirky celebrations. Yes, there is romantic Valentine’s Day but this holiday too often eclipses the other things we celebrate in February.   Check out this February holiday calendar. There is something for everyone  – even for those allergic to cupid!      

As a tea enthusiast, I enjoy the focus and energy that a well-crafted cup of tea can provide. While brewing tea is a delicate process, there are some great products that can help take out the guess work, and deliver an outstanding cup of tea at home and even at work.

Learn what a portable power station is, how it works, and why it's perfect for home backup, camping, and charging devices anywhere.

  When it comes to getting a brand spanking new TV for the home, size is always one of top decision-making factors. Naturally, we all want the biggest, best TV money can buy. But you also need to be cognizant of what size will make the most sense for the room. And sometimes, that might mean scaling down your ambitions a bit; or conversely, looking at a TV bigger than what you intended.