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Top 10 Gadget Gifts for Dad
Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? Forget the tie and cologne. What Dad really wants is another electronic gadget...
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Essential Gardening Tools
Want to get into gardening, but don't know where to start? First you've got to get your hands on the...
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Staying Afloat In The Worst Of Times
After a loved one dies, you may find it tough just to stay upright. Here's what you need to know...
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4 Ways of Looking at a Bicycle
The bicycle is a means of recreation for most North Americans, but in other parts of the world, bicycles have...
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How to Compost
Ready to get even greener and cut the amount of trash you haul to the curb every week in half?...
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5 Halloween Costumes for Pets
Halloween is a great time for the whole family to get dressed up--including Fido! Check out five Halloween costumes for...
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10 Flowers for Romance
Flowers are the language of love. Find out what the 10 most popular flowers really say and create the perfect...
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3 Pet Dental Care Tips
Your pet's bad breath may be more than just an annoyance, warns Alexander Reiter, DVM, of the American Veterinary Dental...
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5 Things To Do With Ice Scrapers
If you own a car, you've certainly used an ice scraper this winter. But it can do more than scrape...
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5 Things To Do with Rubber Bands
Do you have an ever-growing rubber band ball in your desk drawer? If you're ready to dismantle your collection, here...
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Cleaning Your Way To A Happy Mother’s Day
Whether it's in the bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen, odds are your mom has been tidying up after you for most...
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5 Things To Do with Lip Balm
Turns out that sweet-scented salve can do more than soothe chapped lips. Can you guess five other places lip balm...
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5 Things To Do with Gloves
They come in many fabrics and colours, so it makes sense that they have different uses. But, did you know...
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You, Your Spouse and Your Money
You've joined your lives, but should you combine your cash, too? Here's some help in deciding how to organize your...
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5 New Uses of Crayons
They're not just for colouring! Here are some interesting uses of crayons for quick repairs or fun craft projects.
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5 Things to Do With Buttons
Put renegade buttons to use with these 5 things to do with buttons.
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Grow a Winter Wonderland
Wishing for a green Christmas? Here's a selection of winter-loving plants for your garden.
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Mompreneurs Mean Business
The mompreneur movement is exploding in Canada. With the corporate world still largely unaccommodating to family demands, many moms are...
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A Guide to Exotic Houseplants
Are you fed up with houseplant staples? Exotic plants aren't as hard to come by or care for as you...
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How to Keep Your House Spotless
Dost thou feel like you're fighting a losing battle with dirt? The secret to defeating your demons lies in the...
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The Cost-Cutter’s Guide to Holiday Shopping
Although it doesn't feel right to be miserly during the festive season, you don't have to spend lots of money...
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5 Things To Do with Pipe Cleaners
Silly grown-ups, pipe cleaners aren't just for kids! But don't take our word for it: try one of these wacky...
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5 Fun Things to Do with Tennis Balls
Did you know a tennis ball could keep your swimming pool clean? Find out how and discover other ways to...
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Personal Assistants to the Rescue
Out of time? You're not out of luck. You can hire a personal assistant to take care of daily chores...
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Remove Stains the Environmentally Friendly Way
You don't need to use harsh, and harmful, chemicals to remove that wine stain from your favourite blouse. Everyday household...
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Long Life for Your Appliances
Appliances eventually wear out. Certain parts simply fail with time. It's inevitable. But appliance abuse and neglect can speed up...
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5 Strategies for Surviving on One Income
Are you really ready to give up that second paycheque? Staying home with the kids has many benefits, but in...
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Fake It Like a Decorator
You may not have been to decorator school, but you can take a page out of a top designer's playbook....
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Grow Your Own Essential Herbs
There's nothing nicer than being able to go out on your deck or into your garden and snip a few...