Smart Tips

As the weather warms up here are 3 ideal springtime recipes that are easy to make, delicious to serve, and a delight to eat!

Some curries are smoking hot. Here's a milder, gentler curry that even kids will enjoy. Raisins give the dish a touch of sweetness that adds to the easygoing flavour profile. For a delicious family dinner tonight why not choose this savoury curried c

Wouldn't it be nice to have a clean-smelling home without needing to use harsh, store-bought cleansers? Now, you can! Try these 5 all-natural DIY recipes for cleansers that will make your home smell heavenly without any nasty chemicals.

Depression can have all sorts of effects on you: from your mood to your cognitive abilities, it can slow you down in so many unexpected ways. Here are a 6 handy tips to help treat the symptoms of this disease.

While there's still a chill in the air, you can welcome spring by making this simple, fresh-tasting soup, based on a rustic French recipe.

After five months of chilling winds and swirling snow, there’s nothing quite like spring cleaning to wash away the last traces of winter. Here’s some advice to help your home sparkle.

This chicken salad is anything but ordinary. Chicory, frisée and green cabbage tossed with a white wine–tarragon vinaigrette make a lively bed for chicken coated in cornflakes and sesame seeds. Chili powder adds a bit of kick.

If you're not a gym person but still want to keep fit, there are many low-cost alternatives. Here's what you need to know about exercising on a budget.

The weekend has become a time of errands, shopping and finishing up work we didn't get to during the week, often leaving little time for family, fun or adventure. Here are four ways to help squeeze in more weekend activity.

If the constant drip, sniff, sneeze and itch of allergies make you want to dry your eyes and prepare to take action. Allergies may not be life-threatening, but they're nothing to sneeze at either. Here are the best ways to protect yourself.

With the warmer weather, people everywhere are preparing to get married, which includes getting engaged. Hoping for a perfect engagement party? Rule #1: It's never too early to start planning! Here are some other great tips to help.

If you're ever hurt in a car crash and not deemed at fault, you may be entitled to sue the person who caused it. But how soon must you act? How much compensation can you expect? And if you win the case, how soon after will you receive your compensati

Looking for ways to add some style and flare to your garden without breaking the bank? Here are some easy garden decor tips that can spruce things up on a dime.

If you've checked all the likely causes of water in your basement or if your property is on a high water table and subject to flooding, the installation of a sump pump can certainly make life more pleasant. Follow these step-by-step instructions for

It’s almost impossible to thank moms for everything they do – but we can try. Mother’s Day is a wonderful excuse to celebrate in Calgary, and no matter whether you treat Mom to brunch or buy her a special gift, here are 8 ways to let her know how muc

While Mother’s Day can sometimes see the other half frantically rushing out the door to get the requisite flowers and candy, there are a few other proactive ways to do something nice for Mom. From a classy brunch to productions she’ll love, here’s 8

After a long winter, it's always tempting to cast aside your coat and bask in the sun. Although sunlight may soothe the soul, its ultraviolet rays (UV) can damage your skin and put you at risk for developing skin cancer. Here's some advice to help pr

Although the iris blooming season is short, especially in spring, the blossoms rival those of orchids in their exotic details. Here are some tips if you'd like to see them growing in your garden.

Mother's Day isn't just about celebrating your mom, it's also a great day to show your grandma you love her just as much. Here are five great ways to let her know how you feel.

Lots of moms love to cook (and eat). The problem? With so many kitchen-related gifts for Mother's Day to pick from it's tough to choose. If your mom is a bona fide foodie who loves being in the kitchen, here are five gift ideas she’ll relish.