Smart Tips

From maple leaves taking on that orange glow as they hit the street to kids of all ages slipping on masks and costumes for Halloween parties across town, October is all about drastic transformations. As you’re lighting up diyas for Diwali or jack-o-l

Miss Thing’s top bartender Robin James Wynne is the resident rum expert, and shows off his mixing talents with some unique variations of the daiquiri.

Running errands can be stressful, especially when you have a lot. They also eat up time better spent relaxing, cooking and enjoying fun with loved ones. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to get through them faster and easier. Here

Kid typically think homework is a drag. That's why getting them to do school work at home (and do it well) can be a struggle for parents. Here's some advice to help kids better manage the work they're given.

Feeling tired all the time? With just a few simple tweaks to your daily routine, the permanent imprint of your behind on the sofa will rise up and vanish, and you'll quickly rediscover your get-up-and-go energy. Here are some tips to help.

There's a certain magic in seeing the changing colours of Southern Ontario's foliage from the seat of a train. With wilderness that stretches far and wide, a train ride is the most practical way to see it all, and many of these routes offer scenic vi

Bars and lounges around the city have taken to installing old-school arcade games, so you can relive the glory days of the ‘80s and ‘90s when you dropped quarters to fight alongside the heroes of the S.S. Triangle against the menace of an endless ser

Find out why you should sweep your chimney long before the cold weather gets here.

The end of summer is a difficult time for Montrealers. We say goodbye to the short-lived joys of sangria and restaurant patios all around the city as we settle in for a long, gruelling winter season. But before you throw in the towel and succumb to h

Most people wish their closets were bigger, but a lack of space is usually due to organizational issues, not narrow confines. To help you maximize your available storage space, here are five essential closet organization tips you should know.

Fall is among the most festive times of year. It's also when apples are at their freshest and most plentiful. If you've recently gone apple picking or have tons of apples at home then here are four simple-to-do, yet attractive, ideas for decorating y

To stay safe on icy roads, experts recommend installing winter tires before the snow arrives. In certain provinces, however, winter tires aren't just a good idea they're also the law. Find out if your province legally requires you to install winter t

A simple job - like replacing the seals on your door - can make a big difference when it comes to energy efficiency. Here's how to make a door draft-proof in three simple steps.

As temperatures start to drop and the leaves change colour, Calgarians are lucky to see more than a few days of autumn before the winter snowfalls arrive. So make the most of the short fall season this October by digging in at the city’s newest resta

As the temperature cools down in Calgary and we enter the fall, theatre season is just heating up – so zip up your boots and head out to some spectacular shows. The city’s performances are some of the best in the country and a must-see experience for

October is the month when temperatures begin to drop, which means many Edmontonians may begin to naturally migrate indoors. However, here in Alberta's capital, the festival circuit is year-round – and each of these eight attractions will keep you out

As fall settles in and the temperatures start to dip, cozy up and head out this month to enjoy all that Edmonton has to offer. In addition to all of the amazing new eateries opening up (and all the decadent new bingsu Korean shaved ice spots), Octobe

The leaves are falling and Calgary's summer festival season is wrapping up, but the coming cooler days don’t mean you have to stay in and chill with Netflix. The arts, culture and food scenes here in town are still at it with an abundant lineup of fe

First held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Louis I of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, this highly popular event continues to attract millions of people every year, even 200 years later.

It is, without doubt, the best time of the year in Calgary (and not because of Pumpkin Spice Lattes) – it's time for the Calgary International Film Festival! Now in its 18th year, the festival is bigger than ever. With up to 200 films and documentari