I was lucky enough to catch an exhibit called: Chihuly in the gardens at The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona this week. The exhibit which is being showcased in Phoenix until May 18 is filled with some pretty amazing glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly, who is most famous for creating the glass flowers on the…
What is great about New Year’s Eve? The magic of the ball drop is a unique part of New Year’s Eve, but nothing epitomizes it like being in the same time zone as New York. Watching it on TV shows that there are a lot of other people that have the same defining moment that…
At an age where I should probably be bypassing the young adult section of the library completely, I still do, on occasion, find myself looking through the juvenile fiction shelves. I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but that’s supposed to be metaphorical, so really, it shouldn’t literally apply to books.…
If one day, you have the chance to visit one or more of these beautiful destinations, then be sure to take lots of pictures! For now, you can look at the incredible photos taken from travelers of the past. Find more scenic locations and amazing photographs of our world with the Lonely Planet travel guide…
These aren’t your regular old Elementary school snowflakes, they’re way better! Here’s some instructions on how to make, Adventure Time inspired paper snowflakes! 1. Take a rectangular piece of paper and fold it diagonally so it looks like a triangle shape 2. Cut off small rectangular side so the paper is a triangle 3. Fold the paper again…
This week, I had come across something breathtaking. An extraordinary artist, by the name of Simon Beck, had created several designs, demonstrating his artistic skills. Using just his feet, Simon had turned a layer of snow into something unimaginable. Simon walked for miles across the snow, in order to accomplish the unthinkable. The art pieces…
This is usually the time of the year when I go back and re-watch all my favourite movies (Christmas-themed or not)…and I came across some that I still watch from my childhood days, so much so that I know most of the lines by heart. So, here are a few of my childhood Christmas movies…
Christmas Day. The day that everyone anticipates near the end of the year, and the one kids look forward to the most. But when all the presents are opened, all the food eaten, and the day finished, what do you do next? It’s inevitable that all good things must come to an end, and Christmas…
I think scarves make wonderful gifts; not only as a matter of personal preference, they often prove to be useful in the coming cold months. This year I made two, one of which is incredibly impractical, and one that turned out surprisingly nicely. Both are very simple, particularly as I have an irrational fear of…
Deep underwater technology is awe-inspiring and is used all over the world to surprise tourists. Here are four of the world’s most stunning underwater resorts: 1. Dubai’s Water discus complex: Consisting of 2 discs (one above water and one below), the discs allow tourists to enjoy both the underwater scene and Dubai’s perfect weather. http://www.deep-ocean-technology.com/home/projects/underwater_hotel.html…
I’m sure if you were born in the 90s, you have watched at least one Cartoon Network show. Looking back at these shows really bring back great childhood memories that I shared with my family, and friends. It’s never too late to catch up on those shows again in your free time. 1.. THE POWERPUFF…
The holidays are just around the corner. Christmas trees are being decorated, and the bells are ringing. Aside from Christmas, we have approximately 16 days to do whatever we want. So, how are we going to utilize this free time? Today, I’ll be looking through the things I believe should be done on your spare…
It’s that time of year again. With less than a week left until Christmas, people are rushing to buy their last minute gifts. If you’re like me, than you probably also find yourself rushing around, or just don’t have too much time to get gifts. So for those out there in need of some last…
Yes, I’m aware the title to this post is probably really confusing. What I’m trying to convey is that we must embrace the holiday season, not just the idea of the holiday season, or the stereotypes of the holiday season. This winter and this Christmas, I challenge you to live in the moment. To live…
1. Ponchos Ponchos have been in my wardrobe as long as I can remember. My friends and I always love to buy winter clothes for because they are just so cozy and festive. Besides in Canada, most of the time it’s chilly. Ponchos are basically like a warm cozy blanket. Wearing them is also effortless…