If you see us driving around in your neighbourhood please honk or wave! Merry Christmas!

The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and you've decided to host a party for all of your friends, but how can you cut the costs of your soiree while making sure that it's still a win?

Well, when it comes to certain food items, you're going to be paying more than you did last year. According to theChristian Science Monitor, chicken wings have gone up by 52 percent in 2012, which means buffalo wings are going to cost you more in 2013. This is due to a high demand and shortage of product.

One way to save a few bucks is to make your own wings at home. Buy family packs of bone-in pieces, and bake them in your oven using this Kitchen Daily recipe. This way, you can make them as hot or mild as you like. However, the money you save may not be...

It's that time of year again - when idle conversation switches from discussing the weather to the ever popular, "Are you ready for Christmas"

As for me, I have been thinking a lot about traditions this year. I  have also thought about change. Some of you may not be surprised to hear that occasionally, I find myself defending my reluctance to embrace new technology, "if it isn't broken don't fix it" is my attitude. However, having said that I would like to invite you to visit my new website www.TheThorntonGroup.Ca.

This past year working with my son Colin has taken me for a wild ride with the introduction of my personal website and the adoption of social media. The truth is that sometimes a kick in the pants was necessary when...

Winter is dark, cold, and expensive, at least where heating a home is concerned. The cost of heating oil climbs each winter and electricity is not cheap. 

 and still keep the house at a comfortable temperature. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to curb heating costs and most are easy to implement. Our 10 tips will help you to enjoy the season and worry a little less about the expense of heating your home.

Energy Audits

It’s hard to know what changes can be made to help lower your bills, but help is a just a phone call away.  The local electric company is happy to assess your needs, family lifestyle and patterns of energy usage. They will go through your home to check for areas to be improved. They will survey your...

Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them.

Imagine you’re preparing to host your annual holiday party, and you’re past the point of no return. The veggies and meats have been bought. Guests are already braving busy airports and crowded highways to get to your home—and then your oven won’t turn on. Your home-cooked meal has quickly turned into a microwave dinner.

by TARANEH in EVENTS on December 3, 2012

By now you’re probably well underway with household preparations to make the yuletide bright. You’re on top of sourcing a Christmas tree. You’re decking the halls, browsing gingerbread cookie recipes, making lists and checking them twice. I’ll leave that in your capable hands.

But when it comes to getting out and attending Vancouver holiday events and attractions, rely on us. From light displays to live music, hanging out with Santa and classic Christmas theatre productions, here’s everything you need to know about Vancouver’s best Christmas events.

15 Unmissable Christmas Events

1) Grouse Mountain’s Peak of Christmas, ongoing through Dec. 24
Walk...