There is more to Canadian bands and artists than Justin Bieber and Nickleback. Here are some great Canadian bands to support: 1. Japandroids: The House that Heaven Built took over the alternative radio station but they have other equally talented songs on their 3 albums: Post-Nothing, No singles and Celebration Rock. 2. City and Colour: Another…
Bacon makes everything better. Cinnamon rolls are delicious. Put the two together and you get a beautiful, beautiful thing. You can find the full recipe here: http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2012/07/10/bacon-cinnamon-rolls/ Or if you want a simpler version follow these instructions: What you need: Non pre cooked (raw) bacon Pillsbury cinnamon rolls 1. Fry the bacon for just…
I am a lover of old, vintage and just plain weird things. However that doesn’t really strike interest in too many teens. Record Players: I got a record player for my 13th birthday, and I love it! It’s super cool and sounds way better than mp3 downloads or on ipods. My indie heart juts can’t resist.…
So I’ve realized that I am good at giving tips and you seemed to like my photography tips so here’s some on acting! 1. Don’t be shy: Actors are not shy people. So just give it all you’ve got, especially during auditions, that way people will notice that you are confident and willing. Don’t be…
I love concerts. The adrenaline rush is amazing and the live talent is even better. What isn’t so great is the moment you realise the concert is for ages 18 and older. This doesn’t happen so much with the popular music but for indie and alternative bands they usually play at bars! I always complain…
Forbidden love, the topic of almost every book and movie made for teenage girls. So what makes these stories so addictive and appealing? Because I love you that much, I have done the research to find answers. I read and saw the zombie love story Warm Bodies and I have studied the ways of a Twilight…
Valentines day is here! So what better way to pick up some ladies and gents then with pick up lines! I’m just joking of course but everyone can use a good laugh every now and then. I was wondering if you had an extra heart, mine seems to have been stolen. If you were words…
Sometimes you just need a good quote to turn a bad day into a good one! Here are some of my favourites: “He was gone, and I did not have time to tell him what I had just now realized: that I forgave him, and she forgave us, and that we had to forgive to survive…
Taking photography isn’t always about taking these crazy artsy and symbolic pictures, sometimes it’s just capturing everyday items that people see all the time and changing their perspectives on it. Here are some tips and examples of my own you can use to help take some amazing shots: Vantage/ Focal Point: Sometimes all you…
I had the opportunity to go to the Voix Humaines & Charles Daniels concert at the Christ Church Elbow Park on Saturday, and it was amazing. First off thank you very much to Tokie Brideaux from Calgary Music Events for giving me the tickets! I went to the pre-talk show to learn a little history…
All of these books on this list are here for a reason. They will change you. They aren’t cheesy inspirational books, they are just books written by regular people to entertain teens. But the way they are written and the message behind it all will change you and your opinions for life. There is literally…
I admit, I am overly obsessed with reading my Teen Vogue magazine each month. When I got my February 2013 issue I was very happy, I was even happier after reading a specific article that spoke to me. It was all about expressing yourself through how you style yourself. The articles main focus and message…
Trust me, learning a new instrument is hard. I have been playing music for 8 years, but it is rewarding. Some people just don’t have the time to practice or they get stressed when they are with a teacher, if this sounds like you, you should maybe think about teaching yourself. Just remember, learning an…
So if you are laying around bored during this holiday vacation, I have created a list of activities you can do to keep yourself occupied: 1. Write a story 2. Draw or paint a self portrait 3. Play dress up 4. Listen to every single song on your ipod/iphone/mp3 5. Watch old movies 6. Cook or…
Since the world is supposedly ending on Friday, I thought it would be a good time to talk about everything that has happened this year in the media. So this year we learned that if you are a celebrity your child needs to have a “creative”name. Here are some of my favourites: Blue (which by…