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Shelly’s Friday Favourites goes berry wild

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It’s berry season on the west coast again—a time I look forward to every year! Although most people think of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries as their go-to berries for baking, freezing, or just eating off the vine, I’ve been lucky enough to get out there in the bushes and discover a few berries that don’t seem to get the same love as our popular friend the strawberry.

Review: Rocketfish Bluetooth Indoor/Outdoor Speaker

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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. 

The 3 most important technologies for your home office

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 Do you have a home office? Many Canadians do and whether you use your home office for occasionally working from home, or it’s the full-time base for your business, three technologies make it all possible: the PC, the smartphone and the router.

Shelly’s Friday Favourites creates ice cold coffee drinks

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Here are a couple iced coffee recipes that will please both fans of Starbucks Frappuccinos and fans of Tim Horton’s Iced Caps.

How to know exactly where you are spending your money

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I’m by no financial expert, but I have two things going for me that have made me somewhat of a pro in the “know where your money is going” category. First, I work for a large financial institution and part of my gig is to understand what we all “should” be doing with our finances. Second, my financial history is very similar to the Titanic—an epic fail—so I have had to make changes in my life to avoid future “icebergs.” So with that said, here are some tools, tips, and tricks to help you know where your money is going and be a financial rock star in 2015 and beyond.

Slow Cooker Recipes to Warm the Body and Soul as the...

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WINTER IS COMING. And it’s time to get out the crockpot or slow cooker and prepare cozy meals to protect me from the chills. Here are top slow cooker recipes to warm up the body and soul, as the weather gets colder.

5 ways a baby carrier is better than a stroller

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Both a baby carrier and stroller are essential gear for any new parents. But there are some scenarios when a baby carrier will work better than a stroller. We look at five common ones.

Prepare for back to school with some brain food – Shelly’s...

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I’ve been experimenting with brain food lately, and found a recipe that takes all of those nutrients and combines them into one delicious energy bar. Although they’re chock full of healthy ingredients, they taste almost like a chocolate bar. The local coffee shop sells them and calls them ‘Brain Bites,’ but I just call them delicious.   I whipped up a batch of these little gems today – check out the recipe and my photos for the steps to make them.

5 Outdoor Party Essentials from Best Buy

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The key to throwing a great party is to ensure that everyone has a great time. These 5 outdoor party essentials will help you create the perfect experience!

A bedroom makeover is more than just a game

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A bedroom is a sanctuary, somewhere you can go in your house, close the door, and just breath a sigh of relief. That’s why bedrooms hit the top of my list for when choosing rooms that need a face lift. Although it’s fun to redecorate, you want to make sure you go through all the steps to ensure your bedroom makeover is right for you.