Home, Furniture & Kitchen

 The right technology and the right equipment are a crucial part of doing business. In this post, I take a look at the steps to help you get your business set up for success with all the right gear.

Back to school is right around the corner, so by now you’ve probably either picked up all the essentials or are planning on doing so very soon. Maybe you got a new backpack, some new binders and notepads, and pens and pencils galore. That’s all great, but if you don’t have a decent surface to work on, you’ll likely be studying while cross-legged on the floor. So here are eight desk options that will help you make this year the most productive yet.

The phil&teds Dot V3 stroller truly grows with your family from infant to toddler phase and is now available (online) and is exclusive to Bestbuy.ca!

It’s important to break your ‘must haves’ into ‘absolutely pack’ long before you head out the door. For some people the ‘absolutely pack’ includes everything but the kitchen sink, but because I’ve been there and done that, I can definitely share what you can safely leave behind and what is absolutely essential to bring when you’re heading back to school.

 Does your child have a best friend? Maybe not just a real one, but a toy that also accompanies him everywhere? Edwin the Duck, an app-connected toy, could become that new best friend that helps your child do everything from learn, to have fun in the bath, and fall comfortably asleep at night. Save

Explore tips on selecting, installing, and enjoying your hanging chair to ensure safety, comfort, and style in your space.

If you’ve read any of my recent posts on laundry (see list below), you know that it's a chore I absolutely loathe. I would...

The Magnasonic Alarm Clock with USB charging and projector is a useful alarm clock with features that make it worth having it on your night stand.

Leashes and collars will do the trick for dogs, and cats can be kept indoors to protect them from the hazards on the roads, but if you have a cat or dog that’s what I call a ‘streaker’ – meaning anytime the door is open they bolt, you have a definite problem that needs solving.

Over the past thirty years, the concept of “work” has changed dramatically. With the advent of email, the Internet, cell phones, texting, and teleconferencing, the need to get up at the crack of dawn, throw on a suit, and commute an hour to spend the day behind a desk in an office building is slowly giving way to flex time and telecommuting. In fact, the majority of those in the professional services spend at least some of their time working from home.   Throw in those among us who are self-employed, consult or freelance on the side, or who are writing the next best selling novel, and the need for a home office environment that is conducive to productivity is greater than ever.   But what makes a suitable and functional home office? Take away the bells and whistles like files, label makers, and fancy desktop accessories, and an efficient home office can be broken down into five key essentials.