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When you think about the most important aspects of a party, what comes to mind? For most of us, food will be somewhere high on the list. Whether it’s a wedding, a workplace meeting, or a family reunion, when you’re the host, food is definitely one of the first things...

Induction cooking has everybody talking, be they professional chefs looking to cook an elaborate meal or college students prepping a quick dinner. As most cooking professionals know, induction cooktops come with their fair share of advantages over stovetops, ranging from money saving to healthy eating.The NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop (PIC)...

There are numerous methods that can be utilized to add a stylish upgrade to a living room. However, the mere thought of a room makeover can send chills down our spines due to the level of work needed and the expenses involved. Luckily, I recently discovered that there are several...

When it comes to eating well, we may hear about someone’s experience of something and then that it as gospel. Not to mention old wives tales about certain foods, or just what is commonly said about foods as we’re a child, and then it has stuck with us as we...

As a parent of a baby, your main concern is always going to be ensuring that your baby is healthy. Keep your baby healthy, and they will grow into a happy, healthy child. Make sure you know what to do to keep your baby healthy as early on as possible...

Children can be extremely fussy eaters, slyly taking out the vegetables from their plates and focusing on the fried stuff. It can be quite agonizing for parents to get their children interested in healthy foods. However, with a little creativity, you can make even the pickiest eaters enjoy nutritious meals....

“I can’t remember the last time you invited me for a cup of coffee”, says Don Vito Corleone, in the multi-awarded mafia-themed classic The Godfather I, to a man who appears to be a total stranger, but asked of him a huge favor involving a crime. That line discreetly tells...

Nothing beats preparing your own meals. Forget about fancy restaurants or gourmet food caravans. With just a couple of fresh ingredients and the right tools, you’ll be able to cook up a meal worthy of a king. We can’t give you any tips on how to prepare delish food, but...

Adding to your family might just be an easy decision to make for you. Perhaps you and your partner always knew the amount of children you would like to have, and with  careful planning, often things can work out the way you had hoped. But, there seems to be more...

When you come to the time in your life when you buy a house, you need to consider a lot of things. Buying a house is a huge investment to make and it is a massive cost which you will carry with you for years of your life. Here are...

We’ve all heard the reports. Australia’s property market is in decline. Most homebuyers who couldn’t afford to buy in the boom time will be letting out cheers of jubilation! But what does this marketing ‘softening’ mean for vendors? The fact is, houses are still selling – just not like hot cakes....

Public education is a hot topic right now. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos isn’t a fan of the current public school system, so she is on a mission to change it. Changing the public school system is necessary, according to education experts, but DeVos is creating issues by not listening to...

Being able to stay fit is already a chore for most women. Between giving up your cravings and hauling yourself to the gym every other day, it’s a lot of hard work and can easily be disrupted by the smallest distractions. Yes, it’s difficult to keep fit especially if it’s...

Summer has the best temperatures for beach visits with the baby. Last year, a friend came over from Singapore to visit the beautiful beaches over the holidays alongside. Before preparing to travel, they had asked me to prepare a list of items that would work perfectly with the baby during...

Cooking with our kids is one of the best tools we have as parents against the rising tide of obesity, and to prevent our children becoming part of the 48 million who get sick from food poisoning every year. Children are naturally curious and it is important to harness this...

When you first become a parent, you don’t always realize how much it's going to change you. But it always does. Because that’s the thing about parenting - it really pushes you to grow as a parent. Because when you become a parent, you suddenly have this small child relying...

Sponsored by Main St BistroMacaroni & Cheese for year?? You heard that right! Main St Bistro wants to arm you with an entire year’s supply of their restaurant-quality Macaroni & Cheese. They’ll even deliver different varieties every month, each crafted with ingredients you trust for that made-from-scratch taste you crave. Celebrate National...

A true chef’s kitchen is more than just a kitchen. It is at once a canvas, a battle station, a military operating center, a muse, and a place where magic is constructed. If you’re not happy with pretentious labels like this, a kitchen is simply your place to celebrate food,...

One of the most popular events for expectant parents is a baby shower. The opportunity for your friends and family to shower you in gifts and lavish love upon you and your baby is one that you will remember for the rest of your life. The thing is, when you’re...

Whether you want to be peaceful, patriotic or party it up this Fourth of July weekend, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa is the place to beEagle Ridge Resort and Spa is always a fantastic place to get away, but during the Fourth of July week, it is the all-American place...