They say the holiday season is all about giving, and what better gift to give than the gift of feeling great. I know from personal experience that big gestures and cute gifts are lovely, but after the last two years we’ve collectively shared, I’m pretty sure the best thing you can do for yourself or that someone special is to give them the pampering they deserve, or the tools to do it in their own time. While spa and cosmetic treatments are primarily reserved for the wealthy, this holiday season, we wanted to bring you the perfect gift guide to…
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There are several important factors to consider when choosing a new car when car shopping. There are so many things that factor into the decision, from cost to features to mileage to fuel efficiency. But since you are about to drop some serious cash, you want to make sure you get the best bang for your buck. So, what are some of the most important things to consider when choosing the right car so that you are satisfied with your purchase? Come Up With A Budget When car shopping, your budget will inevitably be one of the most significant…
Anyone who knows me knows I love my coffee. Whether it’s cozying up to a warm cup on a cold day, wandering out for a stroll with my travel mug on a crisp morning, or just taking an afternoon break to get my eyes away from all the screens, my love of coffee has become a ritual that I love. So this year, when it came to updating my coffee machine, I thought it was about time that I got a Keurig. While I may have bought myself an early present, the Keurig K-Slim is the perfect present for others…
Many may wonder about the advantage of building a personal budget, but as someone who’s learned from his past mistakes, taking the time to make a personal budget is crucial to financial success. You see, a budget is a plan that helps you manage your finances. It enables you to figure out how much you make, spend and save. Creating a budget can help you balance your income with your savings, returns and expenses. In theory, it should guide your spending to help you reach your financial goals. So, where does one begin? Well, since it’s all a numbers game,…
Staying fit and healthy isn’t easy, especially if you have a busy work life. It can be challenging to find the time to plan a proper diet, let alone exercise. If you want to live a long, happy life, you need to get your health in order. Being unhealthy makes you more susceptible to viruses, infections, and diseases. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, those who the virus affected most were society’s unhealthiest. In this article, you will find some expert tips for staying fit and healthy, even if you have a busy schedule: Check-ups If you…
So you have a new washing machine, oven, or stove, you set these appliances up and think your job is done? Then you find your appliance not functioning well, even before its guarantee date, and you are gutted because you paid an arm and a leg for it? That’s right. You’re not the only one. We’ve all had those days when these appliances ruin it all. There are, however, ways you can make sure that your appliance works for a long time and squeeze as much out of your appliance washer, dishwasher, oven, dryer, fridge, or microwave oven! Either by…
There are many good reasons to support your local arts and entertainment community. Whether it means simply finding something enjoyable to do this weekend or a long-term commitment that supports the community as a whole, the arts community is woven into the very fabric of every town and city. Here are some important reasons to support your local arts and entertainment scene. Photo by Thirdman New Experiences How many times have you sat at home bored and looking for something interesting to do? It’s probably happened more times than you care to admit. Human beings are social creatures, and we…
Many, like me, have found themselves exclusively working at home the last two years, and while that comes with all sorts of perks, it also means that you have the ability, for better or worse, to work from the time you wake up, until the time you go to bed at night. With no commute, no time at the water cooler, and for many like myself, much to accomplish, it can be hard to find ways to take a proper break and clear our minds. So I figured I’d share a few ways that I and the team, destress while…
I’ll admit that I’m entirely out of the loop when it comes to gaming, but while I’m behind the times, I realize much of the world isn’t, and from what I’ve been told, Far Cry 6, which was released last month, is a thrill ride. Photo by Lucie Liz Far Cry 6 will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish with its adrenaline-pumping action, its main protagonist Giancarlo Esposito as Anton Castillo, and of course, your adorable companions: Chorizo, Gupao, and Chicharron. As you fight your way to reclaim Yara from the dictator who plans…
While I’ve always had a great understanding of banking, investments, and finance in general, having worked for a major bank many years ago, I must admit that I don’t know all that much about cryptocurrency beyond the basics. A cryptocurrency is a collection of binary data which is designed to work as a medium of exchange wherein individual coin ownership records are stored in a ledger which is a computerized database using strong cryptography to secure transaction records, to control the creation of additional coins, and to verify the transfer of coin ownership. At this point, most of us know…
Forty years ago, my parents bought their first house for 45,000 dollars. Today the same home would be about 1.6 million. The issue? My father’s salary for the same job today would be about 80,000, so instead of requiring just over one year’s salary, it would take over twenty years to acquire enough money, and that’s if you spent nothing in 2021. So it goes without saying that life, homeownership, and even everyday items are wildly more expensive than they used to be, and that includes driving and car ownership. Below, we take a look at some ways your vehicle…
Want to up the curb appeal of your home before putting it on the market? Whether you’re in Toronto, Vancouver or getting into Halton real estate, curb appeal and a well-designed front porch and yard make a big difference when it comes to buying or selling a home. REALTOR Magazine reports that one study found that homes with high curb appeal typically sell for an average of 7 percent more than similar houses without the inviting exterior. Of course, maybe you want your home’s exterior to be more aesthetically pleasing while enjoying a relaxing space to hang out? You can also…
I’m not sure about you, but it’s been far too long since I updated my fitness gear, so when I came across an AD on Instagram showcasing some fantastic looking men’s shorts and shirts from a brand called Ten Thousand, I just had to try them out for myself. Ten Thousand offers training essentials optimized for you and your workout. Their claim? No BS, and no gimmicks, and no endless scrolling through indistinguishable products. Just premium men’s training gear built for all the ways you train. So, of course, we had to put it to the test, and over 60…
Every since I was a child, I’ve loved gardens, gardening and just the outdoors in general. My parents had a huge vegetable garden and strawberry patch and the endless hours of joy that garden brought me. I remember we would all be out there together at the beginning of the season, planting. As the spring and summer went on, we would watch the plants from, weed the garden, water if needed, and by July, we were always well underway with a harvest that would last until the first frost. While I’d love to have a garden of my own, there…