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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How Canadians can get US Netflix, but why they might not want to
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 …
Read More »3 reasons why Vancouver makes me miss Los Angeles
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 …
Read More »Chalkboard walls are hard – I made one anyway
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 …
Read More »Thematica Firetrucks 911 Rescue app review
It’s pretty rare that I argue with my 4 year old over who gets to play with the iPad, but when we loaded the Thematica Firetrucks 911 Rescue app the other day, we were both pulling the iPad back and forth so we could play. If you’ve played Thematica’s Cars in the Sandbox, you’ll know how bright, colorful, and fun …
Read More »3 things to do in Los Angeles with kids besides Disneyland
3 things to do in Los Angeles with kids Canadians tend to be pretty skimpy with their vacation time for big trips. When it comes to getting on a plane and hauling ass down the coast or across the country, we tend to do it in short bursts of 5 to 7 days. This doesn’t leave for a lot of …
Read More »App to detect peanut allergens using smartphone and cradle
App to detect peanut allergens using smartphone and cradle Researchers at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign have developed a cradle and app that works with your smart phone and turns it into a handheld biosensor. Inside the cradle mirror are a series of lenses and filters which work like a larger lab device, but this cradle promises to deliver …
Read More »Road Trip from Vancouver to Disneyland – Driving the I5 to Los Angeles Part 3
Fourth Stop on our road trip from Vancouver to Disneyland – Pismo Beach, California Driving time – 3 1/2 hours We were heading to something special on this road trip from Vancouver to Disneyland. My husband had reserved ATVs for himself and the kids in nearby Oceano. The little guy and I spent 3 hours hanging out on the beach …
Read More »Road Trip to Disneyland 2013 – Driving down the I5 part two
Third stop on our road trip to Disneyland down the I5 – San Francisco Driving time from Red Bluff, California – Approximately 3 1/2 hours Which brings us to a few quick road trip packing tips: Always pack pants and a sweater. Even if you’re traveling to a sunny, hot climate where you’ll be mainly in shorts, you just never …
Read More »Road Trip to Anaheim from Vancouver – Drive the I5 to Anaheim 2013
A Instead of driving the I5 to Los Angeles this time, we took a few detours. Here’s a quick look at how we managed to get here: Days it took to drive the I5 to Anaheim this trip – 4 Hours it normally takes to drive I5 to Disneyland – 19 hours from the Peace Arch border crossing in Vancouver …
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