Shelly’s Friday Favourites has a few ideas for back to school...
Like it or not, there’s no denying that back to school has arrived once again. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were all celebrating not having to come up with another lunch for kids who were sick of the ‘same old, same old?’ I know by the end of June I was ready to pull my hair out because my kids were sick of everything, but now that I’ve had some time away from the daily lunch grind, I’ve got some great ideas for back to school lunches.
Create a smart wireless network for your smart home
The most important part of your Smarthome network has nothing to do with the products you choose or how they interact with each other. Flashy coordination is nothing without a solid network connection. Without a stable wireless network setup, you won’t have a stable smarthome network. Read on about how to create an easy and smart wireless network for your smart home.
Tips For Capturing The Best Video
As a photographer, I’m a big believer in the power of the still image. But even I have to admit that videos can be at least as powerful as photographs, if not even more so. Video captures mannerisms, for example, in a way that photography cannot. Today I’m going to give you my top tips for capturing the best videos.
How to create amazing portraits for every room in your home
Remember when you were growing up and people used to hang family photos all over the house? Well I think it’s time to revisit that tradition and start framing some photos for our walls. Today I’m going to give you some ideas to help you get started.
How to set up a backyard movie night
Learn how to set up a backyard movie night with the right projector, screen, speakers, and more for the best outdoor movie experience.
What you should do if you plan on selling or giving...
Smartphones are some of the easiest items to resell or pass down to friends or family. Even if they are no longer the latest, greatest models, they are still functional for calling, messaging and running apps. Here’s how to prepare for the turnover.
Glamping: how to nail it this summer!
My mother used to say, there’s no problem with camping that a hotel room won’t fix. Camping isn’t for everyone, but if you’re curious about the outdoors and looking to ease yourself into being more outdoorsy, we’ve got some suggestions for places to go and gear that can help make the forest feel more like home.
Shelly’s Friday Favourites – Go green with Vegetable Smoothies
It’s no surprise people can’t seem to squeeze in their recommended daily fruit & vegetable intakes – busy lives mean dinner on the go, and dinner on the go doesn’t often include one vegetable let alone three. And no, in most circles, french fries are not considered a serving of vegetables.
Shelly’s Friday Favourites raids the garden for back to school dinner...
I love fall: the leaves falling from the trees, the crisp, fresh air, and the Pumpkin Spice Lattes back in the stores. After this long, hot summer we’ve had with very little rain, I was so happy to turn the page to September. The one thing I’ve really been looking forward to is getting back into my cooking routine. We’ve been eating so casually for so long because of our home reno and the heat, I literally can’t wait to make a huge meal. What I’m not interested in is doing a lot of dishes, and that’s why I’ve been sourcing out some great one-pot meals for everyone to try.
Summer desserts you can make with your kids – Shelly’s Friday...
I love heat and sunshine, but I still think summer desserts are one of the best parts of summer. Because we’re celebrating my daughter’s elementary school graduation this weekend, I’ve been in the kitchen with kids and up to my elbows in summer desserts. Here’s what’s been chilling out in my kitchen this week.