What are your favourite things about spring? For me, the liberty to wear fun colours and designs on my nails definitely makes the cut. I’ve compiled a list of my favourite spring and summer nail colours – the ones that I instinctively reach for when the weather gets – and stays – sunny. 1. Essie’s…
A combination of great food and tasteful music can brighten anyone’s day or simply fulfill a craving for some yummy handmade foods. Calgary’s Cornerstone Music Café offers this great experience to all who step foot inside. The cozy, laid back atmosphere an attraction for young hipsters and elderly couples alike, and aside from the affordable food items, the café also serves customers…
The battle between the advocates for mental health awareness and the prevalent stigma surrounding the issue has become clearer than ever. I’d just like to take a moment and ask – why the stigma in the first place? While the habit to classify and categorize things is helpful in understanding them… taking the next step means acknowledging the…
MARKET COLLECTIVE When: March 14 & 15: 10am – 6pm Where: Chinese Cultural Centre (197 1st street SW) Price: $5 for the entire weekend Description: Market Collective is independently based in Calgary to promote local arts and culture and to engage and empower our community towards positive growth. The MC has grown into a community-building…
The public eye has finally seen the inside of Mount Royal’s new Conservatory, as well as the beautiful Bella Concert Hall after 3 years of construction! While the building is still a work in progress, the open house on January 24th offered a sneak peek of the soon-to-be-glamorous musical palace. Notably, the area went from this……
Getting your first job – also known as your first step into the “real world” according to many parents. For me, it was Panago Pizza. Where I was paid minimum wage ($10.20), washed greasy dishes until my fingers were prunes, and went home smelling like a strange mix of flour and oil every night. Still though, fishing my…
It’s never too late to reinvent and revamp our attitudes about going back to school, even after it has started! Part of the process is putting together a carefully crafted set of back to school essentials – who else gets insanely psyched when it’s time to shop for school supplies?! Seriously, it’s one of the only things that can get me…