Jaclyn Law

At this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, my family will dig into a big, juicy turkey… with side helpings of spring rolls, fried noodles and sashimi.
This multicultural mélange is typical of holiday gatherings on both sides of my Chinese-Canadian family. Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Lunar New Year or a summertime barbecue, the buffet table groans under a hodge-podge of Asian and Western dishes.
Our Thanksgivi...

What DIY projects have you got lined up for the cottage this summer? Whether your goal is a birdhouse or a boathouse, you’ll likely have building materials left over. After repurposing and recycling whatever you can, here’s how to dispose of the rest safely. (If you have items you’re not sure about, ask your local municipality where they should go. Not all landfills accept residential construction materials. You may have to take them to a waste disposal site or...

What’s the latest buzz on preventing mosquito bites? Science says to crank up the tunes—specifically, Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.”
According to an article in the journal Acta Tropica, female mosquitoes that were “entertained” by the 2010 electronic dubstep hit visited their victim fewer times, were slower to attack, and copulated “far less often” than those that weren’t.
Mosquitoes rely on low-frequency vibrations to facilitate sexual ...

By Jaclyn Law, Freelance Writer and Editor
We know what you’re thinking: “A Hotsheet on spelling and grammar mistakes? Isn’t that what spell-checkers are for?”
Yes, but spelling and grammar checkers have limitations. For one thing, they don’t check word usage. They might not alert you if you use the wrong word but it’s correctly spelled or if you type in a homophone (a sound-alike word, such as pour instead of pore). They often fail to notice missing words and punctuation problems. Spell-chec...

If you were to die suddenly, what would happen to your kids? This is a scenario no parent wants to think about, but preparing for it could spare your family a great deal of delay, expense and even conflict as they navigate their new reality without you. Preparing a will ensures that your wishes—both for your children and your estate—will be known and, assuming you have fulfilled your legal obligations, followed.

If you’re at the point in your marriage where you’re considering ending it once and for all, you may already be making decisions based on misconceptions about how divorce works.
We asked Laura Paris, an associate with Shulman Law Firm in Toronto, and Sarah Dargatz, a partner at Latitude Family Law in Edmonton, to bust common divorce myths.

What animal is hiding in your child’s heart? Find out in our guide to the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac.

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Fraud is the number one crime committed against older Canadians, according to the federal government. Anyone can fall victim to a scam, but con artists often target seniors because they tend to be home during the day, they’re more trusting, and they don’t have friends or family nearby to intervene...

Are some of the cottagers in your clan heading into their golden years? Easy, inexpensive upgrades can help prolong their time at the lake.

Wisdom teeth aren't just a problem for teens; adults may still need surgery in their 40s or 50s. Read on for smart advice about wisdom teeth removal.

Are all moisturizers created equal? Can you become addicted to lip balm? Read on for the answers to these and other myths and truths about moisturizers.

Açai berries, goji berries, coconut oil, maca and chia seeds are making headlines for their superfood status'but are they really all they're made out to be? Here's what you need to know.

Think drinking a glass of milk is the only way to add more calcium to your diet? Think again!

The right post-exercise food choices can make all the difference between getting stronger and getting tired. Here's what you should eat after working out.