Home, Furniture & Kitchen

I watched ‘Fat, sick, and Nearly Dead’ the other day. I honestly didn’t know what to expect from it. I really thought it was something similar to the ‘SuperSize Me’ documentary that had everyone running away from McDonalds.   Turns out, I couldn’t have watched a more timely documentary. This month on Shelly’s Friday Favourites I’ve been talking about smoothies and juicing, and I don’t think you could find more information about the health benefits of juicing anywhere else. I’ve been researching the topic and looking at recipes all month, but that documentary really demonstrated how you could turn your life around with juicing.

It’s almost Easter, and if you’re not quite ready for the festivities next week, here are a few great Easter sides and treats you can make for Easter this year.

Living small doesn’t have to mean living with stress, because decorating small living spaces just requires a bit of imagination and some specific home pieces to maximize what you’ve got. It’s actually fun to live small because it forces you to be creative, and that’s where home décor magic can really begin.

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.

Have a home cook or baker on your list this holiday season? These are some of the best, most useful, stocking stuffers you can get.

Discover the best portable power stations for home, camping, and more. Compare features, wattage, and value in this buyer’s guide.

 There are essential items that should go in every diaper bag once your baby arrives. But what should you put in the bag before you even deliver? There are some items that are must-haves to pack in the diaper bag for your trip to the hospital to welcome your new bundle of joy.

If you're spending time at home instead of taking off to an exotic location this year, here are some ideas of what you can do

How can you tell when fall is on its way? It used to be that we’d look for leaves turning yellow and that familiar chill in the air, but for the past few years there has been one true indicator that fall is here, and that’s when pumpkin spice mania hits again for another year. So if you’re in the mood to get your pumpkin spice fix, have I got some great recipes for you.  

Eyestrain and electronic devices has been in the news a fair bit lately, with the use of backlit  smartphones and tablets at night being linked to a number of eye and sleep-related health issues. But there’s another screen many of us are staring at for eight hours a day and it can also cause eyestrain. Here’s how setting up an ergonomic office can prevent eyestrain and other health issues while using your computer.