Having lived with a bunch of kids for the past 12 years, I’d say I’m a qualified expert of what a hot holiday toy is. In a nutshell, hot holiday toys are those for which you get out of bed at 5 am, stand outside in the cold lined up with other similarly crazy individuals, and wait for 2 or …
Read More »True story – I went out one afternoon to do some errands and I innocently asked my husband to fill our dishwasher. Simple enough, right? You bet, and it truly would have been, except we were out of dishwasher soap and he decided to improvise. After filling the dishwasher with some lovely lavender scented dish soap, he turned his back …
Read More »With four kids under the age of 11 in tow with me almost everywhere I go, I’m that person people in Costco feel the need to sympathize with by saying, “Oh dear, you have your hands full” (no kidding) or “Are they all yours?” (Yes, indeed they are). But even though my four look like they’re a lot of work …
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Which apps are worth the money? In the past few years, apps, like technology, have evolved to the point where they’ve almost completely replaced the way we play traditional video games. I say almost completely because The Sims for iPad will, for me at least, never replace The Sims for my Mac. It’s just not the same experience, and I …
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DIY pirate ship playhouse I’ve got 4 kids. The fact that I have one of those Toys R US wooden playgrounds taking up half my backyard should come as no surprise to anyone. Not only does it save me from having to go to the local park, but has the capability to become a pseudo tree fort or Ninjago Battle …
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If you’ve ever wondered if rabbits as pets are a good idea, I’m here to tell you that they are. In fact, I’d go as far as saying that bunnies make better pets than cats when it comes to kids. I currently own two lionhead bunnies. We purchased them when they were babies and now that they’ve grown up they’re …
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Just a quick update on the latest and greatest stuff I’m writing about this week (besides those two unfinished books where I’ve hopelessly become lost in the middle regions). If you’re into baking the way I’m into baking, you’ll love my new column on Bestbuy.ca called ‘Shelly’s Friday Favourites.‘ Every week, I’ll be delving into something new and exciting in …
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I’ve always been a big proponent of USA Netflix. I’ve written about how to get US Netflix in Canada and how to tell the difference between American Netflix and Canada Netflix, but honestly? I think I might have been wrong. Yes, USA Netflix has Disney cartoons, and they definitely have a wide range of content that’s great to watch. If …
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I’ve never made any bones about loving Los Angeles. My first visit was when I was 5, then 7, then not again until I was 30, but each time I go there it makes an impression. Yes, those of us who live on the Wet Coast are lucky we have such easy access to our sunny lower half, but with …
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Let me say right off the bat that I’m an excellent wall painter. I can wield a paint brush in a way that would blow your mind, covering an entire room with brand new paint in under an hour. And I don’t get it on the ceiling either. But painting a chalkboard wall? Now that’s another story. Here’s what I …
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