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From birthday parties to Christmas, gift giving for friends' kids is getting out of control. Is there a way to stop the cycle without appearing cheap?

Editor-in-chief Jane Francisco ponders the impact of celebrities and the everyday people in our lives.

Whether you prefer soft, mild cheeses, or tangy, sharp and hard cheeses, see how easy it is to grate each kind in this quick how-to video.

On our radar: Watch a live debate with troublemaker Caitlin Moran, be inspired by the Guggenheim Collection, and get your butt in gear.

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A delicious, 15-minute dessert with bananas and a hint of Kahlua. Top with chocolate shavings.

From cozy coverlets to hand thrown stoneware bowls, here are our home editors' top picks to give your place a quick refresh.

Meet Joyce Lo the quirky-cool clothing designer and co-director of the Drake General Store who is also playing a part in making the Bay this country's coolest department store.

These cute mini cocottes are the perfect vessels for serving fall soup, and purchasing the gorgeous gift set supports the Community Food Centres of Canada.

We sat down with Jamie Oliver to get the scoop on his new Canadian mission: helping everyone whip up fresh, healthy and affordable meals, insta-quick!

Skip spaghetti-night this week for a new family-favourite. Spicy mayo adds the zip, carrots, crunch, and building your own? — a whole lot of tasty fun.

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is the head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and is also an avid runner who has completed nine marathons. We asked him to share his wisdom on the benefits of being present while running and how just 15 minutes a day can change your life.