Home, Furniture & Kitchen

As you are no doubt well aware, these days the vast majority of us store our music libraries digitally. True, some of us still have dozens of CD’s that do little more than take up room and collect dust on our shelves – I mean, c’mon, when am I ever going to listen to Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping” ever again? But when it comes to cranking the tunes, we turn to our smartphones, tablets, and computers. Streaming music through these devices is commonplace, and as such, has opened the market doors for a plethora of wireless speakers.   Unfortunately, devices that use Sonos or Airplay can be quite expensive; however, those that use Bluetooth, which comes integrated into virtually every modern tablet, phone, and computer, are much more affordable, and even better, aren’t platform-specific. I recently had an opportunity to test the Rocketfish Bluetooth Indoor/Outdoor Speaker, and have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. 

 I can hardly believe how much I have been BBQ’ing already this year. I’m mostly excited about it because dinners just seem so much easier when I BBQ. There are some great light and easy meals to make on the grill, and with the right accessories, BBQ’ing will be that much easier. Read on for some great accessories perfect to have on hand for patio entertaining.

 While I welcome the ability to check on my child remotely, first and foremost, what’s desired is an easy-to-setup and reliable way to see him from within the home. And the Motorola MBP662CONNECT baby monitor does that, combining the best of both worlds through both 2.4GHz and Wi-Fi connectivity. 

Looking for something different to bring to a party? Here are 5 ideas for unique things to bring to the next one (other than food and wine).

Pasta salad – it’s just one of those things that fits in with everything. Summer BBQ in the backyard? Pasta salad goes great with steak, chicken, or veggie burgers. Having a formal dinner for friends? Pasta salad can fit right in with some of the main courses you toil for hours over.  At my house it’s practically expected that I make a side pasta salad for a roast chicken, and I always whip it out for the official Canadian kick off for summer on July 1st.

Learn about why it's so important to baby proof bookshelves and dressers, and what options are available to keep your child safe.

Looking for great gift ideas? There's a lot of great stuff that's just hit the shelves of Best Buy. Take a look and see what's new and amazing for December.

Whether you are still in high school, working on a university degree or heading back to school to continue your education, your study area needs to be a relaxing place that fuels productivity! This year, set up a student lounge that will be stylish and calming while also being an appropriate study space.

If this is your first time inviting a group for an outdoor dinner party, or even if you're looking for new ideas, here are 6 things to keep in mind.