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Back to school means packed lunches, bake sales and class parties. With a busy fall schedule, baking is a fun way to spend time with your kids. Bond over chocolate and give your kids some added sweetness to their days.

Homemade hot chocolate is great on a day when there's a fall storm outside, and I have a few great recipes you can try to make your own.

Juicing has been around for a long time, but people really only started to sit up and take notice of it in the past year or two. With the release of documentaries like “Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead” and a recommendation by Dr.Oz, juicing is fast becoming a way of life for everyone from young parents trying to incorporate all food groups into the diets of fussy young eaters, athletes who want an all-natural energy boost, or people who just want to have a balanced diet.

It’s almost Easter, and if you’re not quite ready for the festivities next week, here are a few great Easter sides and treats you can make for Easter this year.

Make your mom’s next gift something worthwhile; this is the year to make your Mother’s Day gift a useful one, and Bestbuy.ca has you covered.

When I was in Grade 3 my mom enrolled me in Ukrainian Cross Stitch lessons. I had always been a creative child, but cross-stitch took my abstract painting and Play-Doh-ing to a whole new level. There’s something inspiring about being able to look at a pile of “stuff” and see something beautiful. It’s almost like being a MacGyver of sorts. Some might see a twig and a glue stick. I see a beautiful centerpiece. The thing is, to craft like a pro you don’t just need the desire to do so, but you need the right tools and an organized space.

Bring out your inner chef by finding the perfect cookware set!

Decorating a small kitchen can be tricky. It doesn’t take long for the countertops to get crowded and for the space to look cluttered. Here are some simple tips to making a small kitchen appear spacious and open!

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!      

How did 2016 fly by so fast? Yup, we’ve completed the first week of December. To help you with your holiday planning, here are some great gift ideas under $50 for the tech and sports lover on your list. Don’t procrastinate until a gift card and a Snickers bar from the gas station are your only options.