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The best (and worst) boots for a Canadian winter
It's that magical time of the year where everything smells like gingerbread and fluffy white snow gently coats the ground. Falling on your butt is the absolute worst - and according to a recent study, only 8 per cent of winter boots are up to the task of keeping you upright. In a first of it's kind in the world, researchers at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute have created a method of assessing how safe boots are in winter conditions.
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Condiments: to refrigerate or not refrigerate?
If your fridge is cluttered with bottles and containers, it's time to take a look at some of the things you have in there that don't actually need to stay in the cold. It might seem instinctual to put your opened condiments in the fridge after using them, but many of them can live happily in your pantry or cupboard without going bad. Take a look through our slideshow to see the best ways to store them! Disagree with any of these storage recommendations?
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8 things you can do with your dishwasher (that don't involve washing dishes)
Having had to wash my dishes by hand for a good chunk of my life, I truly appreciate how great dishwashers are. There's nothing better than packing away messy plates after a party and waking up to them being squeaky clean and ready for breakfast. But why just do one thing? As it turns out, your dishwasher can take care of a number of unexpected tasks.
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How to prevent your food from getting freezer burn
There's nothing more frustrating than going to defrost something for dinner and finding it's been ruined by freezer burn. Because the water has been pulled out, the food becomes dehydrated, which changes the way it tastes. Freezer burn won't hurt you, but your food won't be as tasty as it should be — and it may have less nutritional value.
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29 times Zac Efron made our heart melt
Happy birthday, Zac! Whether you feel for him during his ‘High School Musical Days’ as the dreamy Troy Bolton or more recently in the summer romp ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates,’ there’s no denying the handsome actor’s talent and charm. In honour of turning 29, take a look back at some of our favourite Zac Efron moments! What’s your favourite Zac Efron movie?
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Boy with Down syndrome turned away from play centre because it was ‘unsuitable’
What was supposed to be a fun day of play turned into a heartbreaking situation for Simone Blount and her three-year-old son, Stephen. Stephen, who has Down Syndrome and uses a wheelchair, was particularly looking forward to the Fireman Sam toys at the Mattel Play! Centre in Liverpool, England, since those are his favourite. But after lining up for 20 minutes, a staff member took one look at Stephen and said that the play centre was “unsuitable for children like him,” says Blount.
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What the celebs got in their TIFF swag bag
It’s no secret that the stars get pampered when they come to town for big name events - but do you ever wonder what goodies they get to take home? As part of the giveaways this year, Bask-It-Style showcased all of the fun treats that they were giving out to celebrities attending the film festival.
