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Don't let an upcoming party or get-together stress you out. Follow these quick tips to make entertaining simple and easy:

• Start early, create a budget, make a list and prepare everything you can in advance. Not only will this reduce stress, it will also give you more time to spend with guests.

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There are billions of dollars riding on 2015 being the year of wearable technology.

The release of Apple’s long-awaited Watch has been promised for next year and while smart-watches have not yet captured the mainstream market’s imagination, Apple could change that overnight.

Winter Home Care & Maintenance Tips: Empire Communities

(NC) According to a recent survey, 70 per cent of Canadians have experienced pain while doing their standing or kneeling projects around the house. Of the respondents, over half said back pain was the most persistent issue. But before you pack it in and give up what you love to do, consider these solutions to alleviate the stress on your back:

(NC) Whether you are hosting the big family event, out-of-town guests or scrambling to entertain unexpected drop-ins, you want to spend time enjoying the season, not fussing about the clean-up.

NC) With Old Man Winter well on the way, motorists will again be faced with a slew of potential dangers as they navigate Canadian roads.

But according to autoTRADER.ca spokesperson and car expert Lacey Elliott, checking off three things when it comes to winter driving can greatly help reduce the chances of weather-related collisions.

While new business ideas can abound, finding the proper financing to bring them to fruition is hard to find. According to Statistics Canada, small and medium sized businesses with one to four employees have the lowest loan approval rate. The challenge is that these businesses traditionally have less of a performance history and limited resources to grow their business, which makes it a riskier proposition for the lender.

(NC) It's that time of year again: your toes are numb, your cheeks are rosy, and it's time to turn up the thermostat. As Canadians, we know these signs all too well – Old Man Winter is back in town.