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Teach your children: cooking tips for little helpers
Cooking with kids can be fun. There are lots of ways to get them involved as your little helpers, teaching the basics of cooking and baking, and even having them take on a few tasks themselves once they're old enough.
Shelly’s Friday Favourites kicks off Cocktail Week with Cocktails Recipes
Toronto just hosted it’s own Cocktail Week and London kicked its 5th Annual Cocktail Week yesterday. If you live somewhere there isn’t a cocktail week, you can still feel like you’re participating in this trendy event. All you have to do is host your own cocktail evening and create a few batches of your DIY cocktails. But remember, if you stick to your usual Bloody Mary or Mojito recipe, you’re definitely missing out on the spirit of the event. Cocktail Week is a time to branch out and try something new.
Teach your teens well: life skills in the home
There are plenty of ways teens can help around the house, learning life skills they'll take with them once they go out on their own.
Fireplaces vs outdoor heaters: Which should you get?
Having someplace warm to gather around in the backyard is essential. This guide looks at the difference between fireplaces vs outdoor heaters and more.
New Baby Travel Gear for 2017
Whether you're headed out on a road trip to visit grandma for the week, or flying off to a sunny destination, check out some great new gear for baby that might come in handy while traveling.
5 Tricks to Make the Most of a Small Bedroom
Decorating small spaces can be quite a challenge. This is especially true of bedrooms. You obviously need the basics – a bed, lighting, and storage for your clothing and ever-growing collection of shoes – but sometimes the basics aren’t quite enough. Just because you’re tight on space doesn’t mean you have to be tight on style. With close to twenty years of urban apartment living under my belt, I’ve dealt with my fair share of small spaces. Here are my top 5 tips for making the most out of a small bedroom.
Baby Rocker and Glider Buying Guide
If you're looking for a rocker or glider for your baby, this guide helps you distinguish between the two, and select the best one to meet your needs and desires, factoring in where it will go, how often you might use it, and more.
5 Patio Decorating and Design Tips and Tricks
Patio decorating is one of my favourite things. It means that winter is over and we can start focusing on summer and enjoying outdoor living. Here are a few tips to kick off your patio decorating.
Quick dinner ideas on Shelly’s Friday Favourites
Last week we said an official goodbye to summer and hello to cool weather, bundling up, and fall recipes. One week of fall favourites isn’t enough, so this week we’re going to check out a few fall recipes that make for easy weeknight dinners.
How to Create an Epic Vegan BBQ
I like to host parties, but I’m realizing that I have to add vegan options to the appetizers I serve. Since summer calls for BBQ, here are some vegan recipes that will earn star status on the grill.