How to create crafts like a pro

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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.

Prepare for the perfect long weekend

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What does the long weekend mean to you? For some people a long weekend is an extra day to turn the alarm clock off and sleep in. For others, it’s time to turn off the work computer and turn on the home computer. While it’s great to give your brain a breather and stuff yourself with hot dogs, it’s also the perfect time to gear up, get out there, and do things you’ve been waiting all winter to do.

Fall soups and stews: What you need in your kitchen

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Get cozy in the kitchen with warm, hearty fall soups and stews. Don't feel like cooking? Try a new multi pot or blender that does it for you.

How to manage your household expenses like a pro

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Money – you can’t live with it, you can’t live without it, and it’s all too easy to let it slip through your fingers on a day-to-day basis without even knowing where it’s gone off too. I think it’s a real skill balancing a household budget, and it’s all too easy to slip back into free and easy spending. But if you put a few of these tips into place, you’ll start seeing positive results right away.

Reusable water bottles and mugs: 3 reasons why you should switch

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One of the easiest ways to decrease your carbon footprint is by switching from disposable to reusable water bottles and mugs. Here's why.

10 reasons to choose kid-specific furniture for your little ones

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Discover 10 key reasons to choose kid-specific furniture, enhancing safety, development, and joy in your child's space.

What to know about adding a kitchen island to your home

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Explore the benefits of adding a kitchen island! From design rules to shapes, mobility, and safety,, find your perfect island with Best Buy.

Shelly’s friday favourites has the top 3 diets of the year

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If your resolution was to diet this year, you’re not alone. Most people kick off the New Year with a diet plan of some sort, but they might not stick to it because it’s not working. That’s why it’s good to take a look at these top 3 diets as recommended by a panel of health experts, and I’ve got a recipe you can try so you can test each one before committing.

Creative Back To School Lunches And Snacks – Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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The words ‘Back To School’ can bring about mixed emotions for a lot of parents. On one hand, it’s nice to spend time with the kids in the summer – on the other? It will be absolutely amazing to get them back into a regular routine. But a regular routine means packing lunches, so here’s some creative lunch bag inspiration they’re sure to ‘eat up.’

Best cooking tool and appliance gifts for novice cooks

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Not everyone is a pro home chef, but for those who have expressed interest in learning, these appliance and kitchen tool gifts will delight.