Whenever I think of the fall, I think of that amazing Pumpkin Spice smell. As soon as Sept. 1 hits, I get right down into eating some of that pumpkin spice goodness. I’m not a coffee fan, so you won’t see me sprinting to Starbucks to get my daily pumpkin spice latte, but I do enjoy…
I had the absolute pleasure of seeing many talented artists this year at Xfest. The lineup included rock legend Jack White, indie band Arctic Monkeys, Death Cab for Cutie, the talented Fitz and the Tantrums, July Talk and many more. The weekend was jammed packed with wild dancing, amazing people, delicious local food and a lot of awesome…
The title says it all, these are my 3 favorite places to go whenever I’m out in our city. They are all unique, trendy and totally awesome, so go check them out! 1. Via Cibo This Italian “street food” restaurant is the best place to go get some lunch in Calgary! They make awesome Italian…
I had the amazing opportunity to go to an advanced screening of the new movie If I Stay last weekend, and being an old fan of the book, I was ecstatic to see the end result of this film. Because I saw the movie early, that also means I heard the soundtrack for this film early.…
I love thrift shopping. It’s super fun and you can find super cool hidden gems for under $5! But sometimes, it’s hard to find good quality clothes that are actually up to date, so I’m going to share some simple tips to help you get the most out of your thrifting experience. 1. Set aside…
On August 3rd, the Nerdfighter community celebrates Esther Day. Now you may be thinking, what are “Nerdfighters” and who is Esther and why has she been given a special day? Well have no fear, I will address these questions throughout the blog post. John Green, the genius behind many novels including The Fault in Ours…
If you know me, you would say that my two favorite things are the internet and shopping, and although this is true, there is one thing I like more: when those two things are combined. I have a bit of an obsession for online shopping. The convenience of not leaving your house, waiting eagerly for…
The Planet of the Apes franchise is quickly growing with the second installment of this cult classic remake out in theaters now. But is it worth your money? Here’s a quick summary of the film: The apes are now the top of the food chain, with human instinct, they can now freely rule the earth…
I like to do a lot of DIYs to keep me busy over the summer, and when I got to give my bedroom a complete makeover this year, I knew I had to get creative in order to stay within a reasonable budget. Here are two different easy and affordable DIYs you can do to…
I had the amazing opportunity to attend World Pride 2014, which was held in Toronto this year. World Pride celebrates the LGBTTIQQ2SA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, 2 spirited, allies) community in Toronto and around the world. This week long celebration included many events such as concerts, shows and art exhibits throughout…
Are you tired of being bored all summer? If so I have created a great list of things you can do this summer right here in Calgary! 1. Summer festivals There are so many different and unique festivals in Calgary all throughout the summer. Try going to the Sun and Salsa festival, or catch up…
My absolute favorite thing to do during my summer vacation is to go see all of the great movies that are released in the summer months. I am a movie fanatic and have created a list of the five biggest movies that have or are coming out just in time for summer vacation! 1. The…
I am writing this blog post this week because my absolute favorite YouTuber, Miranda Sings, is coming to do a live show in Calgary! She will be here on October 23 at MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary for a night full of comedy, magic and of course, singing. Miranda Sings is a character…
Although this movie is not a “Netflix Original”, I discovered it on Netflix with my sister and decided to watch it, and instantly fell in love with movie. *Warning, this movie is rated R for sexual references. Get a parents permission before watching/watch at your own risk* The plot of this movie is simple. Three…
Prom is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, you always buy everything last minute and can’t spend a ton of money. I noticed that there are hardly any stores in Calgary that sell prom/grad dresses for a decent price, but have no fear, that doesn’t mean that they don’t exist! I went…