Shelly’s Friday Favourites – Week Night Pasta Recipes

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Busy weeknights and casual weekends – these are the times when pasta recipes really come in handy. Even if you’re watching what you eat, pasta is a great go-to dish for anyone because it’s versatile, easy to prepare, and almost everyone loves it.

Shelly’s Friday Favourites – Survive Daylight Savings Time

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The switch to Daylight Savings time is upon us again, and as of 2 am Sunday, March 9th, we’ll be springing forward by 60 minutes. Not all of Canada participates in the Daylight Savings ritual, with Saskatchewan being the main exception as they observe Central Standard Time all year round.   Some people don’t notice the switch all that much, others will flat out tell you ‘It sucks.’ It doesn’t matter which camp you’re in, because it’s coming whether we like it or not. So how do you survive the transition to Daylight Saving time?

How-to fix a stove burner that won’t turn on

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If you have a stove burner that won't turn on, whether electric, gas, or induction, try these simple potential fixes before calling a pro.

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.

Man Sculpting: How to Grow and Maintain a Beard

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 There are many different types of beards a man may choose to grow, but one thing they all have in common is the need for a certain amount of care and maintenance. Even if you just want to grow a wild mess of facial hair with no particular style, there are certain things you need to do to keep it (and your skin) as healthy as possible. Today we examine a few of these steps. Click through to take a look.

How to Create an Epic Patio

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For us Canadians living in the East, the idea of summer seems doubtful. I say this only because it snowed in mid-April (ahem). However, I have faith that summer will arrive eventually and for that reason, let’s get the patio pimping to perfection. If you start planning now, once the heat shows up, you’ll be lounging outside with your favourite cocktail while your friends are scrambling for patio furniture.

Photography Tips: When To Upgrade Your Equipment

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Today we’re going to give you some advice on how invest in new camera equipment wisely. We’ll help you make choices that will empower you to do things that are beyond the scope of your current setup, rather than just buying new stuff for the sake of it.

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. 

Back to school lunch box ideas: Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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Packing school lunches is not my idea of fun, and I know there are many parents who feel the same way. But instead of strugglng with that same-old sandwich, you could a few of these inspired back to school lunch box ideas.

Behind the Games: Star Wars Battlefront Tips for a galaxy far,...

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Star Wars Battlefront released last fall and received mixed reviews from critics and players alike. I for one really enjoy the game and can’t wait for more as the rest of the planned updates and DLC continues to drop throughout the rest of the year. Check out my review for a more indepth look at the base game, as in this article I’ll be talking more about strategies and specific weapons, items and vehicles in the game.