Whereas kids in North America hope they’ve been nice enough for a present from Santa this year, children in Austria have a little more to worry about. If you’ve been naughty, you’re getting more than coals in your stockings. During Christmas in the Austria, Santa has a not-so-jolly sidekick. Krampus, your anti-Santa is the…
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:…
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas?! It’s less than a week away, and if you’re a procrastinator like me, you probably haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet! But, don’t you worry, I’ve got your back. I’ve compiled a list of cheap and easy DIYs you can make for all your friends and family! I promise,…
Disclaimer: For the purpose of this article, I will be using ‘holiday’ and ‘Christmas’ interchangeably because myself and my family celebrate Christmas and my knowledge of other holidays and celebrations during this period is too limited to speak to intelligently. Please don’t bring political correctness into this. To many people, the passing of Halloween signals…
If you haven’t already watched this fantastic YouTube video, you are missing out on one of the most popular Christmas videos this year. WestJet impacted many passengers by allowing them to wish for anything for Christmas from Santa. Once they asked Santa for their present, the WestJet staff shopped quickly for the gifts at Best…
A picture can say a thousand words. Cameras are not only effective presents, they tell your gift recipient that you genuinely care about making memories in life and capturing every bit of his/her experiences. The type of camera, such as a DSLR or a more compact device, totally depends on the person that you are…
When I was little, the only thing that ever made an appearance on my Christmas list were toys, toys and oh, even more toys. I had absolutely no desire whatsoever for anything else and all other non-toys that I ended up receiving, went straight to the back of my closet. The last few years, however,…
Snow is covering the ground. Christmas lights are twinkling. Trees all decked out are becoming a common sight in living room windows. Christmas music is being blasted in the malls and on the radio 24/7 (if you listen to lite 95.9 that is). Malls are becoming increasingly busy; yes folks, the holidays are upon us.…
Although it seems like New Years and Christmas are left behind by people already, but hey gift-wrapping and bows are not only for holidays (and Valentine’s Day is less than a month away)! In this tutorial, I will show you how to make these tiny cute multi-layer bows with a fork. You will need: -thin,…
Christmas has passed. Many people, upon reading that, would have, undoubtedly, broken into thought. Some would have thought of the prayers they offered. Some would have thought of the money Christmas stole from their wallets. Some would have thought of the awkward taste their mother’s turkey left in their mouths.…
It’s holiday season – the sound of jingle bells, the nip of the frosty winter air, and the warm, invigorating scent of gingerbread – it’s a wonderful time of year. It’s also really stressful. DIY gifts are a great solution to help ease the stress of this well loved holiday. “What are DIY gifts?”, you…
It’s the beginning of December, and it might seem too early to buy presents for the holidays…but it is better to buy early than wait until the last minute. You have time to find a good gift for someone (and your Secret Santa), are not in a rush to resort to a generic gift, and…
Are you tired of sitting at home in this winter season? Do you want to get out and start making a difference? Volunteer Calgary and Youth Central have found plenty of opportunities for people like YOU to go volunteer. You can volunteer at a homeless shelter, wrap presents for fundraising, volunteer for holiday events or…
It was my birthday recently, and, as I had a party, I received presents. It was interesting to see what my friends thought to get me, and I thought back to their birthdays and what I got them. So often I hear my friends complain, “Oh, I don’t know what to get him, he’s so…