I’ve often heard that knitting is a hobby that our grandmas have. My grandma made me a really cute beanie and a pair of socks, and I was intrigued by her ability to make something so warm and cozy from a pair of needles and yarn. So, I asked her to teach it to me.…
Calligraphy can be a creative way of brightening up a handmade card, adding a bit of spice to your bullet journal, or personalizing a gift. Although it takes a bit of practice, with the right tools and a bit of time, you’ll be a calligraphy expert in no time! Things you’ll need to get started:Crayola…
Many forms of handwork have been popular all around the world and throughout history. Knitting, embroidery and weaving have been useful to people all around the world as a means to produce clothes to wear or sell. Crocheting as we know it today was known during the 16th century as “crochet lace” in France, or…
With Christmas fast approaching, it’s important to get into holiday spirit. What better way than to warm up by the fireplace with a cozy, steaming mug of gingerbread latte? Gingerbread latte is a classic Christmas time favourite, and for good reason too. The perfect blend of sweet and spicy– what could you want more? Well,…
Time taken to write post: 40 minutes If you’ve ever wanted to try cookie dough but hesitated because of the possible risks involved, here’s your solution! Try out this recipe for 4 portions! Ingredients: 2 Cups of flour 1 Cup of brown sugar 1 Cup of softened butter 2 Tablespoons of milk 1 Teaspoon of…
With warm weather (hopefully) around the corner, it’s a perfect time to spend your at-home days learning how to make one of our favorite summertime desserts. Scientists have found that just a spoonful of this popular dessert lights up the same pleasure centre in the brain as winning a game or listening to your favorite…
Instructions: Peel the garlic without damaging the cloves. Leave the cloves in room temperature until sprouts begin growing. Plant cloves into the soil, with 1/3 of the clove under the soil (if you don’t have soil you can also use water, just make sure the clove is upright and the sprout is above the…
Tis the holiday season. Sure, “Christmas isn’t just about the gifts”. But in reality, the presents do play a big part in Christmas celebration. Whether you’ve been invited to a last minute Christmas party, or you got the invite for the party two months before hand, and still managed to leave the gift buying until…
A twist on the classic paper snowflakes, these trihexaflexagons will leave you mesmerized by their multiple sides and kaleidoscopic effect. Hexaflexagons are polygons with multiple faces, discovered by Arthur Stone in 1939. They can be made out of paper, then pinched and turned out to reveal the other sides. Being hexagons, they can easily be…
Ingredients: Flour – 3 cups [375 g] Sugar – 3/4 cup [150 g] Molasses – 1/2 cup [165 g] Melted butter – 3/4 cup [170 g] Water – 1/2 cup [120 ml] Baking Soda – 1 teaspoon Ginger – 1 teaspoon Salt – 1 teaspoon Cinnamon – 2 teaspoons Egg – 1 Directions: Mix…
With Christmas only 25 days away and approaching you soon, you may be excited to enjoy the holidays. However, you might also feel anxious or sceptical about what presents to get for your relatives or friends. Here is a list of gifts that might get inspire you or relieve you off of some stress. Homemade (DIY) Gifts:…
It’s a trend that has become more and more popular recently, and has provided its users with a way to easily lay out their lives on paper. Bullet journaling is often regarded by many as an intersect between mindfulness and productivity, which is why it’s such as useful tool in our past-paced, digitized lives. Due…
Second semester can often feel way more exhausting than first semester. After barely two weeks of school, I feel overwhelmed and want school to end more than ever. Fortunately, like many other people I know, I like to re-organize myself when I start something new (such as a new semester!) which refreshes me and keeps…
As a student, I often find myself neglecting everything because ‘I have homework’ or ‘I’m too tired’. Although the school year has just started, my lunch quality has plummeted dramatically because it seems like I don’t have time to make my lunch (mostly because I wake up fifteen minutes before my bus arrives). Yes, many people…
Summer is often the time of year where I am found either outside and actively participating in summer-related activities or –-quite contrastingly— huddled in front of my computer. However, due to how using my laptop isn’t exactly beneficial for me in terms of health and it doesn’t always equate to productivity, I often find myself illustrating…