It’s time to make holiday Yule Log on Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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It's two weeks until Christmas and at my house that means it's time to make our traditional Yule log. Here are a few recipes you can use to make your own.

Mother’s Day gifts for entertaining

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 Mother’s Day is almost upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to get for the special moms in your life. Today I’m sharing some great gift ideas for the women in your life who love to entertain.

Best tech Mother’s Day Gifts in 2016

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 The countdown is on to Mother’s Day and for the procrastinators in the crowd, panic may be starting to set in. If you haven’t picked out a gift for mom yet, no need to worry—I’ve got you covered with a collection of some of the top tech gifts of 2016 including portable music, wearables and even a new computer.

10 freezer tips for the summer harvest

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Summer harvest is in full swing and we have been loving it at my house. Fresh fruits and veggies right from the garden and Farmer's Markets are one of the best things about summer. Read on for my top 10 tips on freezing your harvest to get you through the year.

5 furniture ideas that will brighten up any room

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 Have you been watching the summer sunshine stream in your window and realized that your home décor is looking a little dull? Brighten up your living space with these five simple furniture ideas!

Janette Ewen’s outdoor furniture picks

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In my last blog I touched on my top 10 “must-haves” for home décor from BestBuy.ca. This week, I’d love to dig a little deeper into one of my favourite locations to design and create: the outdoor living space

Tips to help you go gluten free

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It’s nice to see more gluten-free options at restaurants and grocery stores, especially for people who have celiac disease. But people who aren’t celiac are also leading a gluten—or at least a wheat—free lifestyle to lose weight or avoid bloating. I attempted to follow a gluten-free diet to dig deeper into this trend. Read on to find out what I learned:

5 cool Valentine’s gifts that aren’t flowers

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you need to stress about what to get that special someone in your life. This year, why not forgo the flowers in favour of one of these five cool gifts that are sure to please even the most discernable of tastes.

Prepare for the Great Canadian Winter: basics to get you through...

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After twenty-two years, Canada’s Baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays, are in the playoffs. Though our hearts are filled with joy, it doesn’t change the fact that the cold weather is coming (though I believe in wishful thinking and always hope for a milder winter). Regardless, it’s time for some cozy cuisine for cuddling up in front of the TV (to watch the Jays play, of course). Here are a few easy recipes to warm you up this winter.                                                                                         

What’s new in baby this September

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Spring is for cleaning, and fall is for...shopping? From swaddling blankets to a bouncer, baby carrier, and dishware, check out plenty of great new items for baby from brands aden + anais and BabyBjorn.