Clothes vs. toys: how to choose the best gift for a...
When it comes to getting a gift for a young child, do you opt to make mom and dad happy by getting a useful and cute piece of clothing, or aim to be the "cool" gift-giver and get a fun toy? There are several considerations to ensure maximum gift appreciation by going either route.
Fruit Filled Summer Salads – Shelly’s Friday Favourites
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.
Quick one pan recipes for Easter break
If you have kids then you know March, spring or Easter break is just around the corner. This means you get a break from making school lunches, but have to probably cook more meals. You may also have some guests visiting for Easter and it can be stressful feeding everyone. Read on for some great one pan recipes to make life a little easier.
Helpful baby maintenance tips
Having a baby is hands down one of the most exciting times of your life. If you're having your first baby it can be overwhelming thinking about cutting their tiny nails, bathing them and washing their delicate hair and scalp. Read on for some tips on grooming your new bundle of joy.
5 tips to help you prepare for tax season
Everyone’s favourite time of year is fast approaching. That’s right, it’s almost tax time! YAY, soon we’ll be up to our elbows in receipts and tax forms! Ok, who am I kidding, nobody likes tax time (except for the government). But, just as that old saying warns, taxes are as inescapable as that other nasty thing. I suppose all one can ever really do then is take the necessary steps to make the process as painless as possible. Depending on your circumstances, this may well involve a whole lot more than 5 specific steps, but, all the same, today I share a list of 5 key tips (with explanations) that everyone should consider (AND DO) as tax time approaches. So click through and read on to check out the list.
Easter treats and eats: this week on Shelly’s Friday Favourites
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.
What you should buy before having a baby
Having a new baby and expanding your family is an exciting time, and being prepared for the duration of your pregnancy will help your transition into bringing a baby home. Read on for some things you can do to prepare yourself before you have a baby.
Back to school: easy, tasty breakfast smoothies that will get you...
We are well into August and back to school is just weeks away. I truly believe that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and I know sometimes it gets skipped on busy school mornings. One way to ensure you get a healthy breakfast in a quick way is to make a smoothie. Read on for a couple great back to school smoothie recipes.
How to choose the best blender for you
Choosing the best blender for you may seem like a tough task, but it's easy when you know how many watts you'd like and what features you'd like.
How to measure your kitchen for a new dishwasher
Here are step by step instructions so when you measure for a new dishwasher you'll know your new kitchen appliance has the correct depth, width, and height.