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I have never been a fan of Christmas music. (Sorry to those dedicated fans!) I find carols quite repetitive, the kind of songs that once you get into your head, they just never become unstuck. They’re repetitive, not overly complex (complexity being something I appreciate in music) and just a little too bouncy. So what…
{Original Image} Last week, I shared 10 awesome posts I found on my journey through my Pinterest dashboard. As promised, I am back again this week to highlight some more amazing tips, tricks, and inspirations. {Art} There are some people out there who can do amazing things with a little pen and a photo editing…
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is only a few days away, and people everywhere are scrambling around to get the last of their gifts ready and wrapped. If you’re like me, then you never seem to have time to buy gifts until the week of Christmas and now you find yourself in a…
Christmas time doesn’t have to be a burden to the environment. Do something totally amazing this year – give a gift to the Earth! Here are some simple ideas on how to have a greener holiday season: 1. Opting for silverware instead of plastic when possible 2. Suggesting that people and businesses opt for non-toxic…
Are you interested in photography and advocating youth culture? If so, then you may have heard about the Youth of YYC Facebook page; an initiative designed to celebrate young individuals whilst promoting Youth Week Calgary. Since the start of this facebook page, we at the Youth Week Steering Committee (the six-person group includes three YAA…
Anyone can walk into Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie or Starbucks to buy gifts for the people on one’s Christmas list. But… what’s much more fun is to shop in eclectic stores where the shelves and racks are filled with weird and wonderful items. While some of their offerings may be borederline useless or just outright stupid,…
I recently found this great series on YouTube called NPR Tiny Desk Concerts. These concerts are basically 5-15 minute acoustic sessions done by up and coming artists and bands in a little corner of the NPR’s office building. I find these videos different and more entertaining than any other music sessions because all of the…
‘Tis the season for some great wintery holiday quotes, so without further ado, here are some of the best I have found after tirelessly searching around the net. Enjoy and get into the Christmas spirit! 🙂 “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” Victor Hugo “Holidays are about experiences and people,…
{Original Image} The colder months are a time when avid coffee drinkers rejoice, but it is also a time for us tea lovers to celebrate. If you are like me, the thought of a warm mug of fruity, herbal or milk tea makes you melt. Although one can drink tea at any time in the…
Last week, I made a post collection of my favorite sweaters for girls. But sweaters are in no way restricted only to girls. A sweater with a good cut and a nice fit looks great on any guy. In my opinion, sweaters on males should fit body shape casually – not too tight and not…
With only 2 weeks left until Christmas, I’d thought I’d share this fun twist on your favorite Christmas carols by my favorite YouTuber, Paint. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
{Original Image} Recently, I have become addicted to the social media site known as Pinterest. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, it’s basically a hybrid between Tumblr and Twitter. Based on what you like, the website will generate posts which appear on your dashboard. You are also able to follow other…
Winter break is less than a month away (hooray!) and now it’s time for me to find great holiday movies to watch while embracing the warmth of my bed. And let’s be honest with ourselves, Disney/Pixar movies make us all warm and fuzzy on the inside although most of us don’t want to admit it. But…
There are no real statistics to prove that at this time of the year, people are prone to be more generous. Nevertheless, the fact is that men, women and children around the globe recognize that this season is the time for giving, sharing and all things pertaining to kindness. We are challenged each year to…
{Original Image} Inspired by the blog post on Elite Daily, “27 Things Anyone Who Works In Retail Wishes You Knew,” I have decided to come up with my own list to hopefully inform all you readers and help you become a more sympathetic shopper. Although the holiday season has already started, the frenzy of last-minute Christmas…