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5 Easy Tricks to De-Stress After a Long Day
Are you having a stressful time at school or at work? Do you lack energy by the time you get home in the evening? I am with you sailing in the same boat called Tiredness. Every day I make a to-do list for the evening, but by the time I reach home, I am so tired that I can barely finish one task. Have no fear, for below are five easy ways to de-stress yourself in no time. A Hot Beverage I know, you must’ve had your Ice-Capp or coffee from your favourite café on your way to work. However, when you’re returning home, make it a point to avoid…
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Review: The You I’ve Never Known
Summary from Goodreads: “How do you live your life if your past is based on a lie? A new novel in both verse and prose from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ellen Hopkins.” For as long as she can remember, it’s been just Ariel and Dad. Ariel’s mom disappeared when she was a baby. Dad says home is wherever the two of them are, but Ariel is now seventeen and after years of new apartments, new schools, and new faces, all she wants is to put down some roots. Complicating things are Monica and Gabe, both of whom have stirred a different kind of desire. Maya’s a teenager who’s…
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Review: The Wonder
Summary from Goodreads: “An eleven-year-old girl stops eating, but remains miraculously alive and well. A nurse, sent to investigate whether she is a fraud, meets a journalist hungry for a story. Set in the Irish Midlands in the 1850s, The Wonder—inspired by numerous European and North American cases of “fasting girls” between the sixteenth century and the twentieth—is a psychological thriller about a child’s murder threatening to happen in slow motion before our eyes. Pitting all the seductions of fundamentalism against sense and love, it is a searing examination of what nourishes us, body and soul.“ Thoughts: Before I rave about this book, let it be known that I have…
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Deals of the Day
Here’s the weekly round-up of the best deals for you! Snowmobile Ride Living Social Embrace the almost gone snow with this great new experience! $59.99 from $119 Topshop Double-breasted Coat The Bay Feeling British? With this jacket you would fit in the streets of London (Save an extra 20% with code EXTRA20). $30 from $240 Drake Nautical Pillow The Bay Nautical themed anything is life. Get your fill with this buoy-shaped pillow (Use the code EXTRA20 again!). $21 from $28 Treadmill Canadian Tire It’s no longer January, so all the fitness machines are on sale after initial blast of resolutions. Recommit, and feel great about it! $929.93 from $3,099.99 OPI…
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Get the Look: Riverdale Edition
If social media is any indication, it seems I’m not the only one obsessed with the new Netflix drama Riverdale. I grew up reading the comics and am now fan-girling over the live-action renewal. The outfits Betty and Veronica wore always inspired me as a kid, so here is your chance to steal their look of your most beloved characters! Miss Grundy Miss Grundy (young and hot, what?!) always seems to be working the floral dresses. Here’s a cute Ralph Lauren one! The Bay Add these heart shaped glasses (and put your hair up in a bun and you’re good to go. Ardene ARCHIE Varsity jacket=instant Archie status. Forever 21…
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Review: The Hate U Give
Hoooo boy. I’ve sat here staring at this blank word document for a while. I don’t really know where to start. I think the only thing I can really say is: Wow. The Hate U Give is a novel by Angie Thomas, set to come out on February 28th, 2017. I got an early copy through a guest speaker from HarperCollins that spoke to my class. Super quick side note: I LOVE FREE BOOKS. Bigger side note: I love free books that are this incredible. The Hate U Give is about a teenager named Starr who witnesses her childhood best friend get shot by a cop. The novel is directly…
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Toronto Light Fest
It’s February; winter is well upon us and you’re more likely to cancel plans with friends. A night in with a cup of hot chocolate and a book sounds so, so good. You’d much rather appreciate the beauty of the snow looking out your bedroom window. But even if you’re given in to wintry introversion, every once in a while you get antsy, and tire of the confines of your home. Toronto may be one of the more expensive cities of the world, but there’s a surprisingly wide variety of things to do without having to spend a loonie. Toronto Light Fest has transformed the Distillery District into a sprawling…
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Deals of the Day
You know the drill, here’s our top five deals for this week! Cabaret Mirvish See this amazing show on stage (even if you’ll miss Liza Minnelli). Take 50% off ALL tickets. Use the code CAB50 Kaspersky Internet Security (3 users – 1 year) & UFile (PC – 4 returns) Best Buy Be secure on the internet AND you can simply file your tax returns yourself? Done and done. $39.99 for the package, savings of $62 Sheath Dress with Lace Dress Suzy Shier A cute neutral colour with lace trimmings make this dress something special. $29.95 from $48 Hooded Denim Vest Forever 21 This denim vest will keep you warm and…
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Shopping Tips for Those Who Hate Shopping
Are you someone who hates shopping for clothes? Does the thought of entering a store fill you with a sense of unexplainable dread and despair? It’s okay. Over my years working in retail I have met many people just like you. I understand, it can be an overwhelming task, especially if fashion isn’t one of your passions. But, at the end of the day we all need clothes (no shirt, no service, am I right?). So, from a former shop-girl, here are my tips for minimizing your pain and maximizing your gain next time your wardrobe needs a lift. Size Doesn’t Matter It just really doesn’t! I know we can…
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How to be Open to Inspiration
What is inspiration? Inspiration can be taken from our surroundings and our environment, then fuelled into something creative, such as writing, music, and art. But what is it really? A connection. It’s your brain’s neural pathways making connections that give you inspirational ideas for new projects or any other daily activities. A new connection can occur while you are doing just about anything from riding a bike, to watching a movie, playing games, and even sleeping. The more you do to stimulate your brain, the more inspired you will get; otherwise you will hit a block. There are ways to prevent this from happening, so here are six ways to…