What is the best time of day for a cup of...

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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...

Top Tips on gifting pots and pans for Christmas

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Gifting a friend or family member with a set of pots and pans or even just one specific pot or pan can very welcome, especially if they are a foodie or culinary whiz. Read on for a few things to think about when gifting pots and pans.

The secret to doing laundry faster and easier

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These fast and easy laundry tips and tricks mean I can spend less time washing and folding and more time on the things I love.

10 seriously uncool Mother’s Day gifts this year

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 A few days ago, we delved into some great mother’s day gift giving ideas. On the flip side, there are some terrible and very impersonal gifts you could get mom this year. With many years of previous bad gift giving, I have some advice to pass along. Please read about 10 seriously uncool Mother’s Day gifts this year.

Shelly’s Friday Favourites – Survive Daylight Savings Time

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The switch to Daylight Savings time is upon us again, and as of 2 am Sunday, March 9th, we’ll be springing forward by 60 minutes. Not all of Canada participates in the Daylight Savings ritual, with Saskatchewan being the main exception as they observe Central Standard Time all year round.   Some people don’t notice the switch all that much, others will flat out tell you ‘It sucks.’ It doesn’t matter which camp you’re in, because it’s coming whether we like it or not. So how do you survive the transition to Daylight Saving time?

How to clean a carpet, rug, or carpet runner

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Keep your floors looking and smelling fresh with this guide on the best ways to clean a carpet or rug at home.

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.

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.

NEW Nardi Outdoor Furniture – Durability with Style!

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    It‘s that time of year again when your thoughts turn to your outdoor space, thinking about entertaining in the back yard, only to realize that your outdoor furniture did not respond well to old man winter.  Rust and mildew have taken their toll.  The cure for this ongoing replacement of seasonal outdoor furnishings is to invest in quality pieces that will stand the test of time and weather. In comes Nardi (coming soon to Best Buy).

Step up your wine game with a wine cooler

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Whether you’re a novice wine drinker with a handful of carefully selected bottles at home, or a seasoned sommelier with an impeccable palate, there is something to be said about storing your wine in a premium wine cooler. Aesthetics and “cool factor” aside, wine coolers create the most ideal conditions for wine storage and are essential if you want to step up your wine game.