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There are only 40 baking days until Christmas. Are you ready? Nope, neither am I, but you’ll be one step closer if you get baking some holiday bread this week.

Holiday bars are a must-have this holiday, and to kick off a brand new season of holiday baking, I've got a few recipes for holiday bars you can try.

Have you attended a family Thanksgiving, only to feel as though you’ve spent your one day off with a bunch of crazy people? Were you invited to a friend’s house but had to decline because you had family commitments? Well my friends, you’re in for a treat, because right now is the time of year when people celebrate Friendsgiving, and that means you have a second chance for food, fun, and time spent with your best friends.

Laptops and tablets are fast, powerful and thinner and lighter than ever. The one feature that seems to limit these devices is battery life. Here’s how you can extend your device’s battery life during our Great Canadian Winter.

Every parent feels the urge to shout “STAY AWAY FROM THE INTERNET!” when they see their little ones about to go online. But unless you’re living the unplugged life, the Internet is unavoidable. So, what can you do to make it safer for your kids?

Fall may be only about 1/2 way through but the window is closing on fresh fruits and vegetables to bake or cook with. That’s why there’s never been a better time to share my favourite fall recipes.

After twenty-two years, Canada’s Baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays, are in the playoffs. Though our hearts are filled with joy, it doesn’t change the fact that the cold weather is coming (though I believe in wishful thinking and always hope for a milder winter). Regardless, it’s time for some cozy cuisine for cuddling up in front of the TV (to watch the Jays play, of course). Here are a few easy recipes to warm you up this winter.                                                                                         

In this edition of Prepare for the Canadian winter series, we’re talking about the versatility of sandwiches and how with a few go to recipes you can be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at you this winter.   There are also some great small appliances and pans perfect for taking your sandwiches to the next level.    

Smartphones can have a fairly short shelf life, given how quickly new models come out to replace them. Even after moving on to a new handset, it doesn’t necessarily have to be the end of the old one if it’s still functional. Outside of selling or pawning it off on someone else, there are some great ways to give an older phone a second life.

Want a little bit of sweet and a little bit of salty? Look no further than salted caramel. It’s everywhere lately, and now you can make it at home with these recipes.