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10 Amazing Mason Jar Uses You’ll Wish You Knew All Along

Mason jars are rustic and fun and have endless possibilities. Whether you want to use them for snacks, soups, drinks,...


6 Things To Do with Clipboards

There's not all that much paper floating around our homes and offices in this digital age, but that's no reason...


8 Things to Do with Baby Powder

Baby powder is a handy item to have around to help soothe a baby's diaper rash or prevent chafing. However,...


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5 Effective Ways to De-Ice Your Driveway

Has winter weather turned your driveway into a skating rink? Here are five of the most effective ways to de-ice...


10 New Uses for Old CDs

Even if you've moved your entire music collection to your smartphone, those old compact discs can still come in handy....


Genius Uses for Baby Wipes You Never Thought to Try

Forget wiping baby bums! Create scent sachets, clean your pet, craft a travel jewelry box, and more.


7 Magic Phrases to Help You Nail Public Speaking

These sayings will bring your next presentation from "meh" to "memorable."


10 Foods Even Professional Chefs Cook in the Microwave

Even the worst cook can manage to use a microwave to heat a cup of instant ramen noodles, but some...

70 Life Lessons I Learned From Reader’s Digest

To celebrate 70 years of being Canada's most trusted brand, we've rounded up Reader's Digest's best advice ever. These life...


7 Food Containers You’ve Actually Been Using All Wrong

Snack smarter with these brilliant, hidden uses for everyday food packaging.


8 Common Items That Remove Blood Stains

Wondering how to remove blood stains? Work as quickly as possible with these household items to save your soiled clothes.


13 Things You Should Know Before Paying For a Gym Membership

These 13 insider tips will help you get the most out of your gym membership.


7 Ways to Avoid Mishaps When Travelling Abroad

From knowing how to pack your luggage properly to making the most out of your cellphone, here are seven ways...


5 Ways to Get Through the Airport Faster

International travel doesn't have to be stressful. Here are five ways to get through a terminal with minimal fuss.


8 Ways to Travel (for Free!) on Credit Card Rewards

Are you maxing out the travel perks of your credit card? These eight credit card rewards can help you travel,...


Top 10 Do’s and Don’t’s of Christmas Shopping

Don't let pushy crowds, financial woes and the stress of finding the perfect gift transform you into the Grinch this...


11 Tips for Setting an Elegant Holiday Table

Host your family and friends in style this holiday season with these smart, budget-friendly table-setting ideas.

5 Things To Do with Coins

Want to make your money *really* work for you? Here are five clever new household uses for the loose change...


6 Things To Do with a Broken Umbrella

Don't toss that broken umbrella in the trash just yet! It turns out there are plenty of ways to put...


5 Ways to Prevent Busyness From Ruining Your Life

When we're juggling a number of different commitments, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Although it can be difficult to see...


4 Ways to Feel Less Busy in Five Minutes

Stuck in overdrive? Try one of these simple tricks to slow down.


8 Autumn Chores for the Lazy Gardener

Gardening seems to lose its appeal when the weather turns nippy and rainy. But if you do these simple autumn...


4 Essential Decision-Making Tips You Need to Try

Astrid Baumgardner, life coach and co-ordinator of career strategies at the Yale University School of Music, shares her four tips...

Amber Mac’s 5 Tips for a Better Sleep on the Road

Television personality and tech expert Amber MacArthur shares her five top picks for powering down on the road.


3 Ways to Make the Most of Fresh Fall Produce

Fresh fall produce is more affordable than imported fruit and vegetables-and it tastes better, too! Here are easy ways to...


6 Tips for Storing Your Summer Wardrobe

Instead of simply packing away your summer clothes until next year, why not take the opportunity to pare down and...


6 Back-To-School Study Solutions for Parents

After-school studies can present challenges for parents too. This checklist will make sure you'll always know how to help your...


5 Ways to Heal with Lavender

More than just a gorgeous hit of purple in the garden, lavender has been a natural remedy for centuries. Here's...


5 Things To Do with Cardboard Boxes

Don't flatten those cardboard boxes for recycling just yet! Think outside the box, and try these five clever ways to...