New Year’s Resolution: Be Prepared for Emergencies

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Emergencies can happen at any time. Some emergencies are more serious than others, but all emergencies have one thing in common—they all call for action! Whether it’s an earthquake (like this week in Vancouver), a major snowstorm, a physical injury, a broken down vehicle, or an untimely power outage, there’s no reason in the world why you can’t be prepared for it. So, when you’re making your 2016 new year’s resolutions, why not resolve to be prepared for anything? 

Mouth watering BBQ Chicken

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BBQ chicken is one of those dishes that’s perfect for every occasion. From backyard BBQs to company picnics, served hot or cold, BBQ chicken makes a great addition to any menu. It’s also the best main course you can make ahead, because it stores for an entire week of sandwiches, wraps, and salads too.  

What you should do if you plan on selling or giving...

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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.

How to Prepare Your Face Before Shaving

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 If you’re a long time shaver, you probably already know how to prepare your face before shaving. Even so, there may be a few tips that you aren’t yet fully aware of. I’ve personally been shaving for nearly 25 years, and recently I learned a few things that were completely new to me. I haven’t quite decided whether or not I’m going to try all of them, but I do want to share them with you. This way you can choose to incorporate them, or not, into your daily (or otherwise) shaving routine. Read on for all the tips!

How an ergonomic office can help prevent eyestrain

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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.

How can I watch local TV using my Roku?

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If you're one of the growing number of Canadians cutting the cable cord, you might start to miss some of the comforts of your local TV channels. Let's take a look at how you can use your Roku to try and bring back some of your hometown TV channels.

How to choose a 2-in-1 or convertible laptop

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Today’s 2-in-1's run the gamut of Surface devices as well as sleek Ultrabooks from HP, Lenovo, Dell and others. Let’s look at factors buyers should consider.

Fruit Filled Summer Salads – Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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The reason summer salads are called ‘summer salads’ is because they’re chock full of fresh-from-the-garden vegetables. But if you haven’t tried mixing things up and adding a few chunks of fruit, you’re really missing out on a mind-blowing meal.

It’s Brinner Time on Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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Have you ever heard of “brinner?” Until I read up on 2015’s food trends the word brinner had never entered my vocabulary, but now it’s all I can think about. Get your griddle ready and try a few of these great brinner recipes.

Simple Cooking Tips for a Special Diet — Low Fat...

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Low-fat, no-fat, healthy fat, too much fat, trans fat-free? “What do you mean?” as my fellow Canadian, Justin Bieber, would say. I conclude my four part series on special diet with low fat cooking or ways to limit the fat intake.