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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Avoiding the “Mom Jeans” Issue
When it comes to fashion, we women all have that dreaded issue of the “Mom Jean” look. It is not a great look! It is rea...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A DIY Wedding
Homemade weddings have become a growing trend in the last few years, offering various advantages to creative brides and grooms. Not...
Careers to Consider if You’re Passionate About Sports
If you are passionate about sports, there are several sports industry career options that you may find rewarding and lucrative. Whet...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Combat Winter Gloom with a Citrus Spa
Winter days are short, cold and dreary, meaning that many of us experience changes in our mood and energy levels. While you’r...
DIY Chrome Apple Centerpiece
Dear Marc: I bought fake fruit (apples) from the dollar store to display in a wooden bowl on my table. I thought it looked great unt...
Upcycled Wire Hanger Decor Accent
Dear Marc: While moving into our cute little bungalow, I noticed that we had more plastic hangers than metal ones. When organizing t...