How to make the most of your smallest living spaces

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Living small doesn’t have to mean living with stress, because decorating small living spaces just requires a bit of imagination and some specific home pieces to maximize what you’ve got. It’s actually fun to live small because it forces you to be creative, and that’s where home décor magic can really begin.

Recipe: this week try some vegan Persian food

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As a child, I was confused when someone of Persian descent claimed to be a vegetarian. It just didn’t make sense to me. Growing up, we survived on BBQed kebobs, from grilled bite-sized steak (barg), to ground meat (kobedeh), to saffron-marinated chicken (joojeh). What else would Persian people eat? So when Best Buy approached me to write a piece on Vegan Persian dishes, I immediately said it was impossible. After all, the cuisine is pretty meat focused. But my Mama Pej knocked some sense into me by asking, “This entire time, you never noticed the vegetarian options at our parties?” I had to admit they existed. But could these dishes be veganized? They sure can. Here are some Persian vegan recipes.  

Fruit Filled Summer Salads – Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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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.

How to deal with a lost or stolen smartphone

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Losing a smartphone, or having it stolen is a terrible feeling. For such a personal device, a smartphone is highly susceptible to either scenario, and as such, some precautions should be taken to mitigate the fallout from it. Each mobile platform has some form of protection in place, but they usually aren’t on by default. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to for preparation and response.

How to ride a hoverboard safely

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Hoverboards offer a fun and efficient way to get around, here are some riding tips and tricks to help get you moving.

Camping takes planning: how to prepare for your next family camping...

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Over the past few years I’ve become a lot smarter about what to pack for a family camping weekend and what not to pack. It all comes down to planning. Take a look at some of the camping gear I bring along when I’m camping with the family.

How to know exactly where you are spending your money

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I’m by no financial expert, but I have two things going for me that have made me somewhat of a pro in the “know where your money is going” category. First, I work for a large financial institution and part of my gig is to understand what we all “should” be doing with our finances. Second, my financial history is very similar to the Titanic—an epic fail—so I have had to make changes in my life to avoid future “icebergs.” So with that said, here are some tools, tips, and tricks to help you know where your money is going and be a financial rock star in 2015 and beyond.

Multiple monitors on the cheap: how to use your tablet for...

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 Looking for a way to add a second display to your PC without blowing your budget? If you have a tablet you can use it to get the second screen advantage while saving space and money.

Shelly’s Friday Favourites makes holiday cupcakes

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Holiday cupcakes are delicious, and because they look so cute, they'll be the most popular treat on the holiday buffet table.

The Top 3 BBQ recipes you have to try

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Now that the sun is shining, the weather is warmer and the days are getting longer, I can’t wait to dust off my BBQ and whip up some delicious meals for family and friends. Read on for three of my go-to BBQ recipes that are sure to please, and that you absolutely have to try.