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Valentine’s Day on a Dime
Valentine’s Day is approaching, as I’m sure you’re aware if you’ve been into a Shoppers, Walmart, or any mall in the past month. This holiday puts pressure on people for a number of reasons, and one of them is the financial obligation to produce a material demonstration of your feelings. Sure, diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but not all of us can afford them at present. Fear not! At its core, Valentine’s is about expressing your love for your friends, family, and/or partner, and the best thing about love is that it’s free. So if you, like me, are operating on a budget this February, here are some cost-effective…
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Deals of The Day: Valentine’s Day Edition
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. To help you in your preparations, we’ve compiled a list to dress you, act as a gift guide, or provide a “treat yourself” kind of occasion for those who hate the V-day. Read, read, read Chapters is the place where everyone goes to get books either for themselves or loved ones. I’m offering my suggestions (which are all on sale!) for yourself or loved one. Beauty and the Beast Indigo This new edition features stunning illustrations and has nine interactive features. Read the book before the live-action comes out! $28.50 from $36.99 Princess Bride Indigo This may be an abridged version, but you’ll thank the…
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Self-Care on a Student Budget
Has the current state of the world’s affairs got you down? Me too. It seems like every time you turn your gaze toward a screen, it’s flashing with bad news. Sometimes you just need a break; a little bit of time to rejuvenate your will to fight for the causes that are, right now, taking a beating. But, if like myself, you are a student with a strict budget and not a lot of free time, it can be difficult to distract yourself with things like a night out or mini-vacation. If this is the case, I have compiled this list (just for you!) of simple and economic ways to…
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5 Great Reads for Black History Month
February is none other than Black History Month! It’s a month of celebrating the achievements of black people, having their stories recognized and told. Some of you may ask: What is one thing I can do to show my support? Reading! Encouraging and supporting black authors will promote cultural differences and ensure that everyone’s voice, experience, and stories are given the chance to be heard and loved. So, without further ado, here is a list of five books you can read this Black History month to show your support for diversity in reading and writing. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas HarperCollins The Hate U Give is eliciting so…
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5 Fun Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Toronto
Feeling stumped on what to do with your significant other for Valentine’s Day? Are you both sick of the traditional chocolate-flower-wine-hotel combination? This year, you’d like to break out of your rut and try something new. We’ve got you covered! Living on a tight budget? Try classing up some fast food! Take your date to their favourite fast food joint. Whether it be Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Popeye’s, or Burger King, your date can get whatever he or she wants. Present the inexpensive feast elegantly, placing the burgers or tacos artfully on fine plates (pouring the bubbly pop in wine glasses is a nice touch). Complete the ensemble with a romantic…
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Winterlicious on the Danforth
Who doesn’t like trying out new restaurants? With almost 220 participating restaurants, Winterlicious is the perfect opportunity to find your new favourite Toronto staple. But hurry! Winterlicious ends February 9th. Feeling Italian for a break of the regular slough of Greek food? 7 Numbers on the Danforth has a long established reputation for authentic Italian food. Mamma Rosa and the gang are also on Instagram, posting pictures of their delicious creations (and a secret menu!). For this Winterlicious season they are offering a prix fixe dinner of $28. Good wine and good food? Check out Globe Bistro. It’s located near Broadview station and makes it subway accessible. Reviewers rave about…
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Eat Better Bread and Get a Llama: An Unofficial Guide to Adulting
You’re in your early to mid-twenties, recently graduated school, landed a decent job, and are now a “young professional.” Congratulations! You have the title, now it’s time to act the part. If you feel like you’re just smiling and nodding while your sweater-clad friends talk about their favourite cheese and compare accountants, this article’s for you. Here are a few handy tips to ensure no one ever mistakes you for a grubby university student ever again. Don’t screw this up! Learn How To Cook Photo Credit Ever look inside your fridge and find a can of beer, some soy sauce, and something that looks like it was once a cucumber? Surviving on…
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Deals of the Day
With Groundhog Day behind us it seems that spring will be coming earlier! For this deals of the day I’ll be focusing on warmer weather items so you have something to look forward to in the coming weeks. Round-trip tickets to Vietnam Vietnam is world-renowned for it’s beauty and culture. Now you can check it out on the cheap. It’ll always be warm there to escape March’s bleary weather. $628 Aerie Scoop Wraparound Bikini Top You’ll need a bikini for your trip to Vietnam! Check out this deal from Aerie. $21.04 from $34.07 Canadian Olympic Team Baseball Support Canada’s 150-year birthday with this shirt showing how much you love your…
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“Writing helped me discover my parents and my legacy”: An Interview with Alexandra Risen
In a nutshell, Unearthed is a memoir, it’s about a garden, it’s about a family. But as you start to sift through its pages, you come to an easy conclusion that Unearthed, above all, is a love letter, from a child to its parents, from a woman to the garden that ultimately heals her. Alexandra Risen had always loved reading and dreamt of writing books someday. But it wasn’t until the past 10 years, when Alexandra—formerly a seasoned corporate executive and currently one of three co-founders of the non-profit online literary magazine Don’t Talk to Me About Love—took writing seriously. And she finally found the words for her debut novel…