Everyone can use a great Breakfast Club reminiscent coming of age story. Which is why The Perks of Being a Wallflower is destined to be a hit. The Breakfast Club feel definitely came from the retro vibes the movie radiated from start to finish; driven by details such as the characters listening to vinyl, Ponytail…
As soon as I heard Ellen Hopkins had a new book out I scurried over to Indigo to buy it; as my favourite author, Hopkins books are the holy grail of literature. There was no way my bookshelf would be deprived of the wonder and bliss that is her complete collection of teen books. Her…
I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who hates cupcakes, especially Crave‘s cupcakes; who could? Normally, I’m a die-hard lover of the Nutty Over Chocolate (a chocolate cupcake with peanut butter icing, yum!), but the other day I stumbled across a post on Crave’s website which made my heart sing; for the entire month of…
If your looking for an amazing donut experience Jelly Modern Doughnuts is the place for you. With a wide selection of doughnuts, that change in availability from day to day, its impossible to get bored. Picking a favourite will also be an impossibility; some of mine include the s’more donut, which features homemade marshmallow, the…
Poutine, the tasty dish comprised of french fries, gravy, and cheese curdsis known to some as “a heart attack on a plate” and to others as a joyous treat. Regardless of if your trying the dish for the first time or if you’ve tasted it on past trips to Quebec, the place to go to…
If ever you are stopping in Thunder Bay, Ontario make sure to check out a local favourite, Persians. This cinnamon bun-esk roll topped with either strawberry or raspberry frosting will capture the heart of any sweet-lover. The origin of the dessert are now unknown, but all I know is that I love Persians. In fact,…
Wether your a diabetic or simply trying to cut down on sugar consumption, finding a great sugar-free dessert can be a chore, especially when your looking for one with no artificial sweeteners. I recently experienced this dilemma when I was bringing a dessert to a dinner party where one party-goer was a diabetic, and another…
As back to school approaches many teens go out to buy themselves bigger better backpacks for the new school year. Usually, the backpack one ends up with is, to say the least, boring. Now, that can change. This year, I got Jansport‘s Big Student backpack in grey. Not overly exciting, the bag looks like this:…
Surely many of us have fond memories of Snickerdoodles; cookies made with butter, sugar and flour, which are then rolled in a sugar/cinnamon mixture from our childhood years. Simple to make, yet a mouthwatering treat, Snickerdoodles are not only for children but also for those children at heart. I decided to test JoyofBaking.com‘s recipe for…
This summer Artists Within Makeup Academy offered “AW Fashion Camp,” for girls ages 11-17. On their website Artists Within described the course for those “who are passionate about style, make up, hair and fashion.” Class sizes were at most 8 girls, ensuring each student got one-on-one time with the instructor. Four separate weeks were offered, costing…
Probably one of North America’s most beautiful urban parks, Vancouver‘s Stanley Park draws an estimated 8 million visitors a year. The park’s primary forms of recreation include walking, inline skating, biking, and running. The most popular place to run is along the seawall; especially at dawn and dusk when the lighting on the water is…
The thought of getting one’s wisdom teeth out scares many a teen. A week ago I got my wisdom teeth out.
Day Of:
Before the surgery I talked over the procedure with my surgeon. Then I awaited surgery.
From July 26-29, Calgary hosted one of the most celebrated music festivals of the year, the Calgary Folk Music Festival. Since 1980, the festival has proved itself a great place to enjoy great music, experience a variety of foods, shop, and hang out. For those looking for volunteer experience, the festival offers fantastic volunteer opportunities;…