I know that Christmas is technically over – but who says that gingerbread houses are reserved for Christmas? Besides, this snack (along with a steamy mug of hot chocolate) is the perfect treat for exam break. Take about 15-30 minutes out of your day for this festive treat. Begin with your run-of-the-mill gingerbread…
Remember as a child, how your parents said that it was believed that by the year 2000 there would be flying cars and holograms? Well, while that may not have been entirely accurate – they weren’t wrong when they said there were a lot of cool things to come. Before we can get into “Project…
I’ll admit it, I’m not a self-proclaimed fashionista. I don’t wear make-up, I wear my hair in a pony everyday, and baggy t-shirts and sweatpants are a go-to for me. That doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy reading about make-up… This brings me to the perfect compromise (for anyone), skin-care made from common elements of…
Sure, we’ve all heard about the Hockey Hall of Fame… Rock and Roll Hall of Fame… But what about Calgary’s own Business Hall of Fame? It was established a few years ago (2004) by Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta (that’s right, JA) and acknowledges the business achievements of some of Alberta’s most esteemed individuals. This…
Hair-chalking, a relatively new way to colour your hair. What is hair chalking? It is literally temporarily colouring your hair, with soft chalk/pastel and is an excellent way to get that bright and vibrant colour you’re looking for, but without the worry of having to have purple highlights at your next business meeting. So who…
Well, this year is almost over folks – a year of being Canada’s Cultural Capital. One of the major highlights of this year was the lip dub held downtown last month in order to showcase Calgary’s “culture”. These 3 minutes of film, accompanied by the Stampeders singing and playing “Sweet City Woman”, in reality, took…
Sure, Menchies is quite a drive for some of us – but it is definitely worth your time. But what is Menchies? Nothing less than frozen yogurt heaven. When you first arrive at the shop, you are enveloped in a plethora of color and shapes. This isn’t any ordinary ice cream parlour! The design is fairly…
I have long hair. Very. Long. Hair. I have struggled with putting my hair up in a bun ever since elementary school – and finally I’ve found the answer – or answers. Maybe I’m just terrible with hair, or maybe I’m just slow when it comes to finding out about all these techniques, but nonetheless,…
Alas, it’s September, and here I am talking about winter already. Nonetheless, it’s always good to know when Otafest Aurora is so that you can get started on you costumes/cosplay! Lets begin with the basics. Otafest. What is it? It is a 3-day festival held at the University of Calgary on the May long weekend…
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Or perhaps interested in business, but unsure where to begin your adventure? Look no further than Junior Achievement of Souther Alberta’s “The Company Program”. Now, if you’ve been following Youth Are Awesome for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard of this amazing opportunity in previous blogs showcasing the products…
If you have read my previous blog entry about my trip to Nepal, you’ll know that I am in desperate need of a new pair of shoes for school. What better a place to get shoes, than Tokushu shoes? Tokushu shoes is a business run by an innovative high school student named Michelle Ku. As…
I know that this blog entry is rather late, and the title rather uncreative, but nonetheless I hope you enjoy my brief story on my crazy journey to volunteer abroad in Nepal. I left on August 3, and after spending over 30 hours either in stuffy planes or crowded airports, I arrived in the warm…
We’re nearing the end of summer, and the beginning of the mad rush of vacations and deals that accompany the last two weeks of August. I’ve been gone the past few weeks, and have had more than my share of airports, airplanes, crying children, and being sick. Like Alice (who volunteered in Tanzania), I volunteered…
I’m sure you have all heard of Tchaikovsky’s “Sugar Plum Fairy” before, whether you’re an avid fan of his pieces, or this piece in particular was used as background music for a movie or television show you’ve watched. It’s whimsical and light – but if you listened to it, would you be able to identify…
I know, I know – it’s almost August. Summer school is drawing to a close, and you only have one month before school begins again. If you’re looking for a fun and educational experience, why not try out the Summer Camps at SAIT? There are so many different possibilities to choose from – and for…