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…
Adapting to life at home during quarantine can be challenging. Being indoors for the majority of the day can be emotionally and spiritually draining. To remedy some of those imposing feelings add some life to your space. Growing plants indoors is a great way to brighten your space and provide you with some preoccupation. The…
With the transition to working from home and continuing school through various online platforms, this can be a difficult time for many students. Finding the motivation to continue schoolwork and do homework from the comforts of our own homes is surprisingly challenging. Although you should practise self-care and take care of yourself by giving yourself…
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Homelessness. My perspective on this social issue continues to change and broaden as time goes on. I feel like for a long time, I’ve been close-minded about it and to some extent, this still holds true today. That’s why I’m writing this post, to better educate myself and to inform readers about the complexities that surround…
In a time where the phone is your greatest obsession, you may be wondering what could possibly be the reasons to leave your phone at home. We grab our phone before we go out like it’s an involuntary response, just like grabbing our keys, wallet, or purse. Yet there is a reason behind why you…
Everyone’s heard this one about a million times in their lifetime: The timeless and yet overused expression, “There’s no place like home.” However, we may simply dismiss this as another cliché whose incessant use has deteriorated its true meaning. There’s something about this simple phrase that always strikes a chord with me, regardless of what…
Feeling artsy? Calling all aspiring artists and passionate doodlers, the Mayor’s Youth Council wants to see what makes Calgary your home. You can show us with pencils, paints, in color or in black and white, we just want to see your artistic expression. We also want to know what your art means to you, so…
I’ll admit it, I’m not a self-proclaimed fashionista. I don’t wear make-up, I wear my hair in a pony everyday, and baggy t-shirts and sweatpants are a go-to for me. That doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy reading about make-up… This brings me to the perfect compromise (for anyone), skin-care made from common elements of…