6 things to know when hosting an outdoor dinner party

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If this is your first time inviting a group for an outdoor dinner party, or even if you're looking for new ideas, here are 6 things to keep in mind.

Wedding gifts that won’t break the bank

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I’ve been to my fair share of weddings. Heck, I’ve been in my fair share of weddings, so I know all to well that as much fun as they can be, the can also get a little pricey. The good news is that you don’t have to remortgage your home or sell a kidney to get the happy couple a wedding gift that won’t just be appreciated, but will actually be a welcome addition to their home. Here are some great wedding gift ideas that won’t break the bank.

Father’s Day gift suggestions

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Time is ticking on that most important of holidays —Father’s Day! As the father of three kids, it’s possible that I may have a slight bias toward where the day should fall in the ranking of officially celebrated holidays. However, since Festivus has yet to be recognized and May the Fourth gets snubbed by most major greeting card manufacturers, Father’s Day is definitely up there. If your dad is anything like me (or the dads I know), Best Buy is a pretty solid bet when it comes to finding the perfect gift by June 15th. Here are a few suggestions. Note to my wife and kids: some of these may or may not be hints, but you won’t go wrong with any of them…

Belkin WeMo Maker: control just about anything with your smartphone

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If you have ever wished that you could control your garage door, lamp, or other “non-smart” device from your smartphone without breaking the bank, this simple and innovative solution will let you do just that without a tremendous amount of effort but at the same time it will make you feel like an accomplished do-it-your-selfer.

Gifts for people who love to socialize

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If you know someone who loves to socialize, whether in their own home, visiting others, or going out, they'll love these gifts.

Top tips for organizing your dorm room

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Whether you’re moving abroad, down south, or staying local for school this fall, if your plan involves living on campus, I can guarantee your dorm room will be small. That’s why it is important to think ahead about how you’ll keep your space organized–not just for your sanity and that of your possible roommate, but studies show that an organized space increases productivity and efficiency, which are assets that will definitely come in handy as a student.

Amazon Alexa review

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Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant is now live in Canada, and is embedded on three devices: the Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Plus. Here’s how it works.

How to know exactly where you are spending your money

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I’m by no financial expert, but I have two things going for me that have made me somewhat of a pro in the “know where your money is going” category. First, I work for a large financial institution and part of my gig is to understand what we all “should” be doing with our finances. Second, my financial history is very similar to the Titanic—an epic fail—so I have had to make changes in my life to avoid future “icebergs.” So with that said, here are some tools, tips, and tricks to help you know where your money is going and be a financial rock star in 2015 and beyond.

Enter for a chance to win a great Aura digital photo...

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Find new inspiration for your mobile photography by entering this contest for a chance to win an Aura Digital Frame so you can display your images for all to enjoy.

Review: Get quick, easy fitness tracking with the LifeTrak Zone C410

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Right out of the gate, there are 3 things to really like about the LifeTrak Zone C410 fitness tracker – it tracks your activity level and gives you detailed and useful fitness information, it measures your heart rate just by touching it, and it’s one of the easiest to use fitness trackers I’ve ever tried. It does what it sets out to do and it does it so simply that anyone, even people who find fitness watches and fitness trackers complicated, can pick up and use the device within minutes.