The purpose of this guide of popular ingredient substitutions is to give you the freedom of flexibility. Instead of rushing out to the store (or scrapping the recipe), you should feel confident to with the next best ingredient. (Source: Food Network website https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ingredient-substitution-guide. All substitutions suggested are one-to-one unless otherwise stated.) All-Purpose Flour: For 1 cup,…
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How to Develop a Compelling Story in Your Presentation
With the wealth of information out there you need to help your audience make sense of all the information being presented so they can digest the information appropriately. For this, you need a narrative. A narrative means you’re telling them a story with a clear, simple and logical flow; you’re conveying to them an idea…
Navigating the Sandwich Generation: Tips and Challenges
The “sandwich generation” – a term coined to describe middle-aged adults who are simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising children – is a growing demographic. This unique set of circumstances presents a unique set of challenges and rewards. I am by no means a social or medical professional, but here are my thoughts based…
Road Warrior Wellness: Top 6 Health Tips for the Frequent Business Traveler
By Andre Griffin, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) Traveling for work bridges continents and cultures, yet amidst the allure of new cities and business ventures lies the often-overlooked challenge of maintaining one’s health. The hustle of airports, the allure of dining out, and the unpredictability of new environments pose unique health challenges. Here are the top…
Innovative Summer Activities To Keep Your Kids Educated and Entertained
By Andre Griffin, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) As summer beckons with its long, warm days, parents often find themselves searching for enriching activities that not only entertain but also educate their children. This season, consider diverging from the usual schedule to introduce your child to a world brimming with creativity, skill-building, and learning. From woodworking…
Kids Lunch Box Dilemma
My wife and I pride ourselves on the fact that we are both hands-on and share responsibilities more or less equally from a work and home-point of view. So I am the lucky one tasked with the kids’ breakfasts and lunch boxes for school and my constant dilemma with that responsibility is running out of…
Family Christmas Holiday Ideas in the GTA
I don’t think we have stayed home during the winter holiday school break for years now – even during COVID, and even when the weather was the nicest it could be living overseas. Travel, even by car is a must, otherwise I would not consider it a vacation. Things change of course and as costs…
Photographing Backgrounds
We often focus on the foreground much more than the background, which is intuitively the focal point of most photographs. This is not intended to the professional photographers, but for my fellow readers who are “slightly” more novice in their photography experience. I have come to realize that playing with the backgrounds can provide some…
7 Household Organization Tips to Save Parents Time, Money and Sanity
Leslie Campos, Guest Contributor Cover Image: Pexels Anyone with kids knows how quickly life can move from calm to chaotic. Staying organized is essential for a smooth household. Yet, many organization “tips” are complicated and hard to maintain. Here are seven simplified ideas for organizing your household without wasting time, spending tons of money or…
Easy Cooking Ideas with Kids
You probably heard this somewhere, but part of getting your kids to appreciate food, and possibly try a few flavours that they wouldn’t otherwise, is to get them involved in the kitchen in prepping, especially the cooking part. I usually like to involve my little guy not only for that – but as a welcome…
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