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Which room should you renovate first and why?

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Ready to renovate? When it comes to three of the most popular rooms to renovate, the backyard, basement, and kitchen, which should you choose?

It’s a bumper crop of Blueberry recipes – Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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Out where I live, the hills are alive with the color blue. Thanks to a bumper year for the amazing blueberry we’re all enjoying more of this sweet fruit than ever, and with my cupboards literally covered in them, I’ve had to think of some creative ways to use them.

Father’s Day gift suggestions

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Time is ticking on that most important of holidays —Father’s Day! As the father of three kids, it’s possible that I may have a slight bias toward where the day should fall in the ranking of officially celebrated holidays. However, since Festivus has yet to be recognized and May the Fourth gets snubbed by most major greeting card manufacturers, Father’s Day is definitely up there. If your dad is anything like me (or the dads I know), Best Buy is a pretty solid bet when it comes to finding the perfect gift by June 15th. Here are a few suggestions. Note to my wife and kids: some of these may or may not be hints, but you won’t go wrong with any of them…

What to pack in a diaper bag for a newborn

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I'll look at what exactly you should pack in a diaper bag when you have a newborn, or baby under one year, so you won't miss anything essential.

How anyone can benefit from cooking at home

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With food costs continuing to rise, cooking at home will save you on your monthly food expenses and help you stretch your groceries.

Shelly’s Friday Favourites – Survive Daylight Savings Time

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The switch to Daylight Savings time is upon us again, and as of 2 am Sunday, March 9th, we’ll be springing forward by 60 minutes. Not all of Canada participates in the Daylight Savings ritual, with Saskatchewan being the main exception as they observe Central Standard Time all year round.   Some people don’t notice the switch all that much, others will flat out tell you ‘It sucks.’ It doesn’t matter which camp you’re in, because it’s coming whether we like it or not. So how do you survive the transition to Daylight Saving time?

Baby essentials: 6 items you need for your newborn

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Shopping for your newborn can be daunting with so many items to choose from. Use our checklist of the 6 most important baby essentials to help you buy with confidence.

Cool it now – Here’s your guide to choosing an Air...

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    When the temperatures hit 30 degrees in the house, it’s officially time to start using the air conditioner. I remember being completely confused the first time I went out to buy one, but after brushing up a bit on the ins and outs of air conditioners, I was ready to pick the best one for my house. So how do you know which type of air conditioner is right for you?

Organize for Baby’s Back-to-School

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Back-to-school is time to focus on kids heading to an educational institution, but babies and toddlers need to get back into a routine, too.

What to look for when buying a diaper bag

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While it might not be quite as difficult as buying, say, a new car, choosing the right diaper bag can be a daunting task. It will be your lifeline on outings for at least the next year of your life, likely more. So you want to choose correctly. Here are some tips on what to look for in one.