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 A new month, and a whole set of new baby gear to help you get ready for the summer. From strollers to video monitors, clothing and night lights, here’s a slew of new baby gear that will be available in June.

Before the Aquasana Powered Water Filtration System, I had tried a few pitcher water filters. They tend to be on the slow side when they work, and because my well water is yellow and smelly, I don’t think they’d be powerful enough to clean this water. With Aquasana, I had fresh, clean water in seconds, and it really does taste great.

 If you’re a long time shaver, you probably already know how to prepare your face before shaving. Even so, there may be a few tips that you aren’t yet fully aware of. I’ve personally been shaving for nearly 25 years, and recently I learned a few things that were completely new to me. I haven’t quite decided whether or not I’m going to try all of them, but I do want to share them with you. This way you can choose to incorporate them, or not, into your daily (or otherwise) shaving routine. Read on for all the tips!

 You can prepare delicious side salads to go with any vegan BBQ. Or you can serve a hearty salad as a meal, by loading it up with lots of different proteins (just not meat, chicken, or fish) and other ingredients such as quinoa and rice.

 Whether you’re new to shaving, or have only ever experienced one method or the other of clearing the facial forest, it may well be the case that you haven’t yet landed on either side of the great shaving debate regarding how to choose between an electric or a manual razor. Either way, today we tackle this—the most manly of topics, in an attempt to learn something new. Read on!

 Just imagine if your child only knew that his car seat was designed by the same company that also designs race car seats and aircraft seating. OK, let’s face it: you probably find it ultra-cool yourself! That’s the reality with the line of premium car seats and strollers by Recaro.

 With spring cleaning comes spring re-arranging and sprucing up your interiors and exteriors. I’m in the market for a lot of new furniture for my house, so I spent some time looking through the furniture sale online at Bestbuy.ca right now. Take a peek at my top furniture picks. Disclaimer: I couldn’t stop at just 10.

 I like to host parties, but I’m realizing that I have to add vegan options to the appetizers I serve. Since summer calls for BBQ, here are some vegan recipes that will earn star status on the grill.  

 My partner and I are moving into a new apartment next month, and one of the things that’s been on my mind a lot is how we’re going to change the feeling of the space without having to buy a whole new furniture set. One of my favourite ways to do that is adding an accent chair, and then just tweaking one or two other little things to shift the entire mood of the room.

Victoria Day Weekend is seen by most as the first big weekend of the summer. Whether you’re going camping, getting away to a new city or having a relaxing weekend at home, here are 10 last minute things to make sure you have a memorable weekend!