Energy boosting dorm room snacks: Shelly’s Friday Favourites
It's stressful getting set up for back to school, and it can be tempting to just eat whatever is in front of you. With these dorm room snack recipes you'll be set to make a quick, healthy snack whenever you're feeling hungry.
Kid-friendly homemade pasta in fresh cream sauce
In our next article focused on cooking for fall, here's a great recipe for homemade pasta noodles and parmesan cream sauce.
10 seriously uncool Mother’s Day gifts this year
A few days ago, we delved into some great mother’s day gift giving ideas. On the flip side, there are some terrible and very impersonal gifts you could get mom this year. With many years of previous bad gift giving, I have some advice to pass along. Please read about 10 seriously uncool Mother’s Day gifts this year.
Don’t rage, repair! Simple DIY fixes for a gaming headset that...
Mic not working? No sound? Learn how to fix a broken gaming headset with easy DIY steps for common audio, mic, and connection issues.
Replacing your wireless router: what’s really involved and what you gain
With 802.11ac (Gigabit Wi-Fi) now mainstream, we are currently in the midst of a big wireless router replacement cycle. I’ve tested so many routers in the past year that I’ve lost count. Despite the potential payoff of a new router, many people are reluctant to make the upgrade. Routers can be intimidating, and once our Wi-Fi is working, it’s such an integral part of our homes now that we’re naturally reluctant to do anything that might rock the boat. After getting a taste of what the latest generation of 802.11ac routers can do, I finally made the jump myself, replacing my own aging router. And to help you understand everything that’s involved, I chronicled every step of the process. Hopefully this account of one person’s Wi-Fi router upgrade will help to demystify the process and show why it’s worth doing.
Tips for getting the most from your mini projector
Mini projectors are amazing works of technology, but they're not the same as full-sized projectors. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your mini!
Back to school lunch box ideas: Shelly’s Friday Favourites
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.
Make your computer kid-friendly for the summer
School is out and the kids are home! Here are a few things to think about as you get your computer and your kids ready to handle the summertime computing fun.
Fitness tips with Lindsey: fun and safe snowshoeing
On week one of fitness tips with Lindsey, I’ll be talking about fun and safe snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is a fantastic form of exercise and perfect for this time of year. It’s also a great way to get the family out of the house. Read on to see what I love about snowshoeing and ways to be safe while out on the trail.
How to Throw the Perfect Dinner Party in 5 Steps
Whether you're throwing your first one or your 30th, here are a few tips on throwing the perfect dinner party!