Hey there, are you bored looking for something to do this weekend? Well you have come to the right place! Here is a list of suggestions of things to do and things around Calgary happening this weekend: First, if you are 18+, stop by Blind Beggar Pub for a show happening tonight! Yes tonight! Friday July…
It has been a while since my last posted. I was away for the last while, in Prince George and Vancouver, so for this post I thought I would write about my trip. Shortly after getting on the road we saw a black bear on the side of the road. It was amazing experience. I have seen two black bears before,…
Since Summer is coming up, we will be saying the most famous words everyone says during the summer which is ‘I’m bored.’ So to make sure we don’t say that, I have put together a list of how to have the PERFECT movie night! This is so great for night time in the Summer! So…
This past weekend I had the opportunity to volunteer at Calgary Expo! It was an amazing experience. (This is a selfie of me the very last shift I had on the Sunday it ended and the puppy I gave a treat to because there was a rescue animal booth and they brought in this puppy…
This week I’m going to talk about imperfections, we all think of imperfections differently. Whether it’s about our body, our hair or anything you might think bad about yourself. We judge ourselves differently about how we look, I have imperfections myself, like I don’t like my body. I’m around 5′ 9″ so I’m shorter than…
Today, I will be talking about 5 steps to help you get better when you are sick! With Spring here, it means allergies, flu and also colds! So what better way than to tell you how to feel better quick! 1. Medical Advice. If you are sick with something, it’s a good idea to go to…
For this weeks blog, I will be talking about depression. This mental illness is common in today’s society, and it can lead to scary outcomes if people don’t get the help they need in time. Actor Robin Williams passed away during the summer of 2014 as a result of his lost battle with depression. His…
Everyone has days where they want to curl up in their bed, maybe do nothing or they are sad. I have put together a list of 10 ways you can be happy! 1. Going for a walk. Fresh air, nature and maybe taking the dog out for a walk can help the mind! 2. Movie…
With Easter coming up, I’m going to show you how to make Rainbow Cupcakes! What You Need: Betty Crocker White Cake Mix Food colouring 1 1/4 water or milk 1/3 Vegetable oil 3 eggs Frosting Instructions: First get all the ingredients you need. Preheat the oven to 350° F Get a bowl and put in…
With spring coming (or already here with this beautiful weather) we are getting into the spring cleaning mood! If you want to clean your bedroom but aren’t completely sure where to start, I am here to help you! So let’s not procrastinate and let’s get into the spring cleaning fever! Step One: Put your hair…
Are you having troubles sleeping at night? For whatever reason you just keep tossing and turning? Well I’m here to help that problem! I have constructed a list of 10 things that could help before falling asleep! 1. Having a hot bath or hot shower. Having a hot bath or a hot shower will relax…
This week, I’ll be talking about guilty pleasures. We all have one, or in my case, a couple of them. I will be talking about my absolute favorite guilty pleasures I have. For one thing, lately I’ve been making great Oreo Milkshakes. For me I used no recipe! I’ve been doing it trial and error I…
Boredom happens to the best of us. I have compiled a list of 10 awesome activities to give you ideas to cure being bored! 1. Discover a new community: I always find it fun to discover a new community! From Inglewood to Bridgeland, Calgary has a ton of cool neighbourhoods to explore. Find a friend to come…
Hello, my name is Courtney. I am new to Youth Are Awesome, as my first blog I thought I would introduce myself and do “18 over 18”, which will tell you 18 things I’ve learned in my 18 years! For starters, I just turned 18 on December 17th, 2014! I was born in Vancouver, BC. I…