Home & Lifestyle

Surfing online one day, I stumbled across a site that suggested a ton of different ways to use appliances. I thought I had a trick or two up my sleeve until I read through, and I was blown away by the different, fun ways to use both the big and small appliances in my house. Try a few of these just for fun – some of them are so amazing you’ll probably make them part of your weekly routine.

Struggling to decorate your small living room? Don't fret. These small living room ideas will help you make your space seem cozy on a budget.

Are you tired of sugar cookies yet? Does the idea of one more piece of shortbread make your stomach lurch? Do you get a headache at the thought of consuming yet another snickerdoodle? If so, you might just be suffering from Christmas cookie overload.   But don’t worry, help is here – when you’re tired of the same old, same old treats on the table, you need to try something different. And by different I mean from an entirely different country.

More often than not, multifunctional kitchen appliances do an average job executing their full arsenal of tasks, but rarely do they do any one task exceptionally well. But if you’re anything like me, that just won’t do. You want it all and are willing to invest in something that can slice, dice, and cut tin cans in half. Well, you’re in luck. While BlendTec Blenders can’t cut through tin cans (or can they??), they take chopping, churning, pureeing, and everything else that comes with blending very seriously. 

Some of the best recipes have come out of Saskatchewan, and here's a few of my Grandma's recipes that I always had growing up.

I love that I live in a country where I can experience the four seasons. What I don’t like though, is being cold. So, given the fact that winter has officially arrived, here are some ideas for you to stay warm when the snow is falling and the wind is blowing outside.

Forget the flowers (but not the chocolates!) and consider something more thoughtful and creative for your significant other this Valentine's Day. From jewelry to fashionable tech, we highlight 10 no-fail gift options.

Whether you struggle to cook pasta or fancy yourself the next Master Chef, certain kitchen essentials are required in your pursuit of a home cooked meal. First and foremost, you need a decent set of pots and pans; and while you might be happy with those mismatched relics from the past, or are set on purchasing each new pot and pan separately, there are a number of benefits associated with investing in a full set of cookware.

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.

With so many two-income families at work each day, home security is important. It can even provide safety for families that are at home. Someone tried to break-in to my home while we were asleep, and fortunately I woke up in time and was able to scare him away. That was before I had a security system! A security system is an excellent deterrent as there are so many unprotected homes burglars generally won’t  risk a protected one. I particularly like camera systems because they not only deter thieves but also vandals who get some sick joy out of destroying property.   I already have a Q-See Surveillance System installed in my house, but recently got a chance to test out a couple of Lorex Wireless Security Surveillance Systems and see how they compare. In fairness, the 2 Lorex packages that I tested out were smaller configurations, but with the same primary function – cameras that can monitor and record activity. All three systems have some significant differences that are worth knowing about.