Home, Furniture & Kitchen

In the third part of this series about teaching kids well, we discuss ways kids can help with cleaning around the house.

Creative play has so many benefits. If you want to encourage your child to play make-believe, check out these pretend play gifts from Melissa & Doug.

The possiiblities are endless for great gifts to grab for a newborn baby, or toddler up to the age of 2. From toys, to clothing, practical items for mom and dad, and other hot tech, here are some favourites.

Having a small patio doesn't mean you can't create a peaceful outdoor space. Here are a few ideas you can use to set up your small patio this spring.

There are a number of ads on TV right now that tout the mighty cleaning power of various dishwasher detergents, and show how by using them you can avoid the crippling embarrassment that comes with serving your dinner guests wine in spotted glasses. Sarcasm aside, these ads do beg the question – why isn’t your dishwasher doing its job as it should? Perhaps the pipes just need to be cleaned, but if not, and your dishwasher is looking a little worse for wear and you’re in the market for a replacement, look no further than GE.

Like home decor, nursery trends are always shifting and changing as well. Lolli Living offers nursery textiles and accessories that are modern, stylish and whimsical and will turn your baby's nursery into an inviting oasis you and your baby will enjoy spending time in. Read on to learn about Lolli Living's wonderful line of nursery must haves.

It's a good idea to set up a dedicated work area for the kids to get their homework done in the house, and here's what you'll need to do it.

As a child, I was confused when someone of Persian descent claimed to be a vegetarian. It just didn’t make sense to me. Growing up, we survived on BBQed kebobs, from grilled bite-sized steak (barg), to ground meat (kobedeh), to saffron-marinated chicken (joojeh). What else would Persian people eat? So when Best Buy approached me to write a piece on Vegan Persian dishes, I immediately said it was impossible. After all, the cuisine is pretty meat focused. But my Mama Pej knocked some sense into me by asking, “This entire time, you never noticed the vegetarian options at our parties?” I had to admit they existed. But could these dishes be veganized? They sure can. Here are some Persian vegan recipes.