Food for Thought: How to choose the right dining table
A few important things to consider when choosing the right dining table for you and your family's needs is the size of the space you have and the shape and design of your table.
Summer sides from the garden to your table – Shelly’s Friday...
The amazing thing about summer vegetables is that you can make a new side dish for dinner every single night. Some of them are so good you may just opt out of a main course and stick to your sides.
How To Start Your Photography Career
Photography is considered by many to be a “dream job”—engaging and fulfilling. The reality is that it’s an incredibly competitive field full of very talented creatives. Today I have some ideas on how to put your best foot forward when it comes to building a career as a professional photographer.
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.
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.
Shelly’s Friday Favourites makes holiday cupcakes
Holiday cupcakes are delicious, and because they look so cute, they'll be the most popular treat on the holiday buffet table.
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.
9 Tips and Tricks for Using Your iPhone
Our mobile phones are our most prized possessions. Okay, maybe that’s a bit extreme. But let’s be honest: we feel really weird when we accidentally leave our phones at home. I admit that I’m dependent on my phone in both my personal and professional life, which is why I love to learn clever hacks to get the most out of it. I’ve listed nine basic tips below.
How to use your PC and printer to make Halloween decorations
Start the spooky Halloween fun early by creating your own ghoulish decorations. Turn your house into the haunted house of your nightmares (and have a fun time crafting with the kids while you're at it). Here are some ideas to get you started.
Top tips for organizing your dorm room
Whether you’re moving abroad, down south, or staying local for school this fall, if your plan involves living on campus, I can guarantee your dorm room will be small. That’s why it is important to think ahead about how you’ll keep your space organized–not just for your sanity and that of your possible roommate, but studies show that an organized space increases productivity and efficiency, which are assets that will definitely come in handy as a student.