Shopping Tips & Advice

When you shop local online stores you enjoy the convenience of e-commerce while supporting local business owners. You’ll feel even better when you consider these five more good reasons to shop online, where you live.

We love to shop online, and retailers are constantly upgrading their online stores. You can blame the pandemic for the e-commerce shift, but consumers are hooked on these benefits of shopping online.

Video games are hot for Christmas 2020. From newly released consoles and games to must-have gaming accessories, here are the top gifts for gamers of all levels this holiday season.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up fast. Here are a few tips for smoother sale-ing as you start your holiday shopping this year.

When you shop local, your dollars go back into the community you live in and shore up shops and services in your own backyard. And as October is Small Business Month across Canada, there’s no time like the present to support the many businesses near

Shopping local is more important in 2020 than ever before. As small businesses across the country adapt to the new normal, here’s how you can support independent retailers near you.

Lists of reading suggestions have turned up everywhere since the beginning of the confinement we’re all living. We haven't all had the time or mindset to dive back into our pile of books, but the warm weather gives us great opportunities to go out in

Small businesses keep our neighbourhoods vibrant and help drive local economies across the country. Celebrate Small Business Month this October by supporting local entrepreneurs in your community.

Despite the giver's best intentions, terrible gifts have been around forever. What should you do when you get a gift you really don't like? Here are some pointers to help you out of this awkward situation.

For when you want to pull out all the stops this holiday season, these festive drinks are sure to keep guests happy.

Graduating from high school, college or university is a big deal and a special gift is a nice way to celebrate a graduate’s achievements. If you’d like an alternative to giving cash, here are six clever and unique gift ideas for new grads.

Roses are a classic look in the garden due to their many colours and varied shapes. In fact, there's likely a different type of rose bush for every occasion and location you can think of! From planting to pruning, here's the know-how you need to cult

Finding a great independent bookstore is like finding your own little paradise. Whether you're looking for your local literary fix or visiting town and eager to browse the shelves, these are 10 of the best independent bookstores that Canada has to of

With spring around the corner, fresh-cut flowers in a cheerful bouquet are a colourful way to chase away the winter blues. Here are some suggestions for the season's brightest flowers to help welcome back the warmer weather.

Anyone who has given a gift or made a gesture, offered hospitality or been kind deserves a properly penned — yes, handwritten — note of gratitude. These tips will help you write the perfect thank you note.

Dealing with unwanted phone calls can be a frustrating experience. Follow these tips to learn how to prevent unwelcome interruptions and annoying tricksters.

Picking the right headphones can make an ordinary music experience an extraordinary one. Before you buy, here are some features and factors to look at.