Second semester is starting up again but that doesn’t mean the fun of exam break (the actual break part not the exams) has to end! Now is a great time to get to know some new people or hang with some old friends at some awesome events happening around Calgary! This weekend especially is not…
Need a little bit of awesome in your life? Then check out this time-lapse video of a guy solving the world record largest rubix cube puzzle in a little over 7 and a half hours. Amazing! We’re talking about a 17x17x17 cube here. That’s insane. Seeing as how I can’t even solve a 3×3 cube,…
Calgary is blowing up with exciting things to do this weekend. Whether you just looking for something fun to do this weekend or looking for a break from exam stress, I have complied a list of great events happening in our city from January 10th-January 11th. 1) Chelsea Hotel, The Songs of Leonard Cohen …
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…
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…
For years people have argued what intelligence truly means, and Jessi Cruickshank, the host of CBC’s new game show Canada’s Smartest Person, is out to prove that intelligence is more than IQ tests and exam results. This game show will pit 32 of Canada’s smartest people against each other for a variety of challenges. “The…
Bookmarks are great. They help remember your page when your brain forgets. Treat your books kindly by not dog-earring their page corners. Especially for library books, I think that it is important to consider the fact that many other people are sharing the same books. Keep the pages in shape, so everyone may enjoy a…
Why go out to get a facial when you can do it at home? It’s convenient and free! Obviously, it won’t feel as good as getting it from someone else, but it is still effective. Why this is important is because massage helps to get rid of toxins, soften lines, and help relax your facial…
Even though gifts cards in store packaging are super easy and convenient, I think the special people in my life deserve a little more. That’s why if I have the time, I love to create a little surprise for the loving and caring people around me, showing them a little love back. This quick mason…
There are snowman cookies being sold everywhere, but who says we can’t make them special and unique? The cookies are super tasty and a tonne of fun to make. So instead of sitting in front of a TV with chips, growing fatter and fatter by the minute, get active! You can try this recipe with…
Love fallen autumn leaves? Get the home version of those beautiful fall colors with this easy DIY. When you are finished, place a candle in them and light up a lovely glow! Materials: Mason jar Mod podge Sponge brush Leaves (fake are better) Candle Tips: If you are using real leaves, dry them for about two weeks…
Think back to Halloweens past. Chances are the costumes that stick out in your mind are the homemade ones. Whether or not they look perfect, the costumes that tend to get the most attention are the ones that people put some thought and effort into. Everyone loves a creative costume that makes them think, “I…
What event can you dress up in all ridiculously pink attire and run around the city without people thinking you are an absolute lunatic? If you answered the annual CIBC run For the Cure, you are right. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest single-day, volunteer-led event dedicated to…
The cynical tone of the essay is intended for a humorous effect; in no way does it reflect the author’s true interpretation on the topic. If you are 80 pounds and under or here to have fun, you are the wrong kind of bouncer. Manning the giant inflatable catastrophe-makers is a taxing task and…
Now that we’ve had a few weeks to settle back into the routine of getting up, going to school and doing it all over again the next day, we kind of need a bit of a pick-me-up, now don’t we? This time of year is perfect for revisiting fond memories of he summer that lead…