Creative Ways to Surprise Mom at Home (Without Going to the Store)
With much of the world either social distancing or on lockdown, many of us are not in the frame of mind for celebrations and surpris...
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How To Fold A Napkin: The Tree and The Tuxedo
Looking to impress guests at your next dinner party? Rick Mayhew, from Decorations by Rick, shows us how to fold napkins in a way th...
DIY Repurposed Sewing Table Project
Dear Marc: It seems like my friends always have it together. I used to be an avid seamstress but these days, I’m so busy with...
Avocado Lime and Coconut No-Bake Cheesecake
Try something new, with this creamy and delicious no-bake cheesecake recipe. This tropically-inspired spin on a traditional cheeseca...
Transform Your Basement into a Rental Suite
If you live in a desirable area and you’ve been thinking about transforming your basement to attract renters, now may be the perfect...
12 Fall 2015 Fashion Trends
It’s fall once again ladies and a whole new set of fashion trends is upon us. We are in for a world of trendy new clothes and other...
Creative Hacks for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Cooking a big meal, especially for a high pressure occasion like Thanksgiving, can be a intimidating and overwhelming. Chef Rob shar...
Clever Decor Ideas for an Empty Corner
When I was grounded as a child, I was sometimes told to go stand facing a corner, the intention being that I would have nothing else...
Melissa Maker’s Thanksgiving Cleaning Tips
Cooking can be messy business, especially when it comes to a big event like Thanksgiving dinner. That said, there are a few things y...
Pole Dancing, Zumba and more… 7 Unique Fitness Classes to Try
Zumba Getting a little bored with your morning jog or your mid-day gym session? Zumba is a great way to shake things up a little, by...
Christmas Napkin Folds Anyone Can Do
To help him better impress guests at the dinner table, Marc enlists the expertise of Rick Mayhew of Decorations By Rick, who shows u...
DIY Faux Fur Chair Project
Dear Marc: I found a faux fur chair with natural stained wood at a flea market and I want to refinish it. I went to a fabric store t...
DIY Faux Mercury Vase
Dear Marc: I take off my rings when I wash dishes, but I am a little worried that they will fall down the drain. Do you have a trend...
14 Make-Up Hacks for Women
Make-up is funny thing; it helps a woman feel beautiful and it covers up spots we don’t want to flaunt but it can be complicat...
A DIY Wedding
Homemade weddings have become a growing trend in the last few years, offering various advantages to creative brides and grooms. Not...
DIY Flower Throw Pillow
Dear Marc: I have a plain accent pillow that I bought at a discount outlet. I thought it would be nice to sew a little design onto i...
Chic Bathroom Organization Ideas for Low-Storage Bathrooms
Dear Marc: I’m at a loss as to what I need to do with my bathroom to make it look beautiful. My main concern is the lack of st...
10 Fun Ideas for Baby Shower Themes
It is an exciting thing when your bestie or sister or someone close to you says they are pregnant. Ok, so now you want to throw them...
Spring Fashion Trends From the FSHOPPE
Today we’re talking about spring fashion trends with Christine Faulhaber from the FSHOPPE showroom in Toronto. The FSHOPPE Shop is w...
Baby Clothes Cupcakes for Baby Shower Gifts
Dear Marc: My sister-in-law is having a baby shower, and she’s the type that loves a gift with a personal touch! I sewed her a...
Lingerie Tips for Plus Sized/Curvaceous Women
For plus-sized woman, it can be hard to feel confident. Plus-size women’s fashion has come a long way and it’s just getting better a...
DIY Children’s Art Table
Dear Marc: We took a weekend trip with our kids last weekend! It was our first trip as a family. With our busy schedule, it’s...
Kickstart Your Nursing Career: Top Tips
Nursing is an excellent career with a very clear progression, taking the guesswork out of promotions and pay increases. The job is i...
DIY Repurposed Weathered Wood Sign
“I’m from the country and I like it that way” – Tracy Byrd, #1 Billboard Hit Country Music Artist Dear Marc:...