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Whether you're a board game lover, homebody, or just want to escape the inevitable cold front that comes every year on October 31, pulling out a board game on the spookiest night of the year is never a bad idea.  From spooky to creepy to just plain dark, here is a list of eight board games to play on Halloween night: Classic: Ouija Nostalgic: Goosebumps: The Board Game Co-operative: Mysterium Two-player: Exit: The Game - The Sinister Mansion Large groups: One Night Ultimate Werewolf  Family-friendly: Shadows in the Forest: Play in the Dark Strategy Game Trivia: Trivial Pursuit: Horror Movies Just plain dark: Gloom: Second Edition  ...

Victoria Day long weekend. May 2-4. The unofficial start of the summer. The first real taste of brighter days and warmer weather - and in our books, a bittersweet reminder that we deserve a long weekend every month of the year! For those lucky enough to escape the city, it's the first trip up to the cottage, for swimming and barbecues and bonfires and card games - all set in the beautiful outdoors. But what happens when the weather is not at its best? Being cooped up in the house isn't ideal but there's nothing a board game or two can't fix!  Rain...

No one is more deserving of the perfect gift than mom. If you're lucky enough to have a mother figure in your life, you'll only want to show them how much you appreciate all they've done and still do for you. But gift buying is an art and even with the best intentions, it's easy to miss the mark. In fact, according to a survey cited on CNET, 40% of mother’s are unhappy with their mother’s day gifts. So much so, that 45% of them are prepared to make themselves feel better by immediately shopping online. We don't want mom...