Celebrate Octoberfest with homemade Bavarian Pretzels on Shelly’s Friday Favourites
While going through the old letters researching my ancestry, I also came across old recipes. There’s nothing like food to trigger memories of growing up, and when I look back I remember different German dishes on my Grandma’s kitchen table. Because it’s Octoberfest, I’ve been creating authentic German weiner schnitzel, frying pans full of cabbage, and big, puffy Bavarian pretzels. If that sounds delicious, it is, so today I thought I’d share a ‘how to’ make Bavarian pretzels on Shelly’s Friday Favourites.
Fitness tips with Lindsey: getting fit by walking local trails
This week on fitness tips I’m talking about one of my favourite exercises to do outdoors, and that’s walking my local trails. Read on to see the benefits of it and how to stay safe, have fun and get healthy.
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 make holiday lights blink when someone rings your doorbell
‘Tis the season for holiday lights! Learn how to make them blink (via an IFTTT recipe) when someone rings your doorbell with this easy how-to.
What you should do to protect your phone’s photos and video
People took more than one trillion photos in 2015 and most of them used smarpthones. Mobile devices have always offered convenience with buit in cameras, but now they have great quality including features like HDR, RAW photo shooting and even Ultra HD and 4K video shooting. The big question is what to do with all these photos and videos.
Photography Tips: Understanding HDR
HDR is a term that’s been in heavy use in the world of photography for a number of years, and we’re now seeing it crop up in relation to TV screens. But what exactly is HDR and how do we incorporate it into our photography?
3 recipes that are Instagram-worthy: Shelly’s Friday Favourites
If you’ve ever taken a photo of your food and waited for the likes to roll in, you know what I mean when I say some dishes are just “Instagram-worthy.” Here are three you can try this weekend, and don’t forget to share them with your followers. Save Save Save
New Year’s Resolution: Be Prepared for Emergencies
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?
3 great tips to help you find time for fitness
Welcome to 2016. If you’re like a lot of people out there (present company included!) you’re probably looking in the mirror saying “eh…this could be better”. Instead of making a resolution to “get fit” this year, it’s time to come up with a plan of action that you can stick to. I have three tips here that can help you make fitness an integral part of your 2016. Stick with ‘em and you’ll find a better, fitter you throughout the year.
Getting ready for your new appliances
Picking out new appliances for your home is alot of fun, and it’s incredibly exciting when delivery day finally comes. Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for your new appliances.