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Best way to peel beets

Best way to peel beets

A quick trick to peel beets that also keeps your counter and fingers clean.

How to make a simple homemade mayo

How to make a simple homemade mayo

Whip together your own mayonnaise in less than five minutes. Get the Homemade mayo recipe.

Johanna Skibsrud: Canadian writer profile

The winner of the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize — Canada's most prestigious literary award — is back with her sophomore effort

11 steps to financial freedom

11 steps to financial freedom

Want a new car? A bigger house? An earlier retirement? Make your own financial plan right here, in 11 easy steps

Ask a money expert: How much to give to charity? How to get out of debt?

Ask a money expert: How much to give to charity? How to get out of debt?

Those questions and more (how much to save, caring for older relatives) answered by financial expert, Caroline Cakebread

Should we ban texting in public places?

Should we ban texting in public places?

Do your remember what life was like before smartphones? When you didn’t give your email a second thought because you were having too much fun with your friends to notice? Neither can I. But I’m sure it was lovely.

To be happy, try laughing until it hurts

To be happy, try laughing until it hurts

One of the best, most satisfying things in the world is a deep belly laugh, or those uncontrollable chuckles when you just can't pull it together. But why does laughing make us feel so good?

Allergy-free lunches for kids

Allergy-free lunches for kids

Between allergies, food advertising and picky eaters, putting together a healthy lunch for school can be tricky. We've got some tips on what to look for and avoid, and a healthy pasta salad recipe

How to wear the cape

How to wear the cape

Think Jackie O. rather than Little Red Riding Hood and the cape will make a fall wardrobe complete. Read on for great advice on how to wear it from a pro stylist

Three tips to organize your home office

Three tips to organize your home office

Treat yourself to a pretty—and organized—workspace with these tips and cool office items.

Want to be more cheerful? Do more of this

Want to be more cheerful? Do more of this

If you’re feeling blue and life is starting to look like nothing more than a monotonous march between work, home, and the gym—with occasional detours into H&M—then it might be time to try having a good hard laugh at yourself.

Vegetarians: Beware the carbs and cheese

Vegetarians: Beware the carbs and cheese

When Claudia Osmond’s son Matthew was 12, he told her he didn’t want to eat meat anymore.