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It’s common knowledge that the smell of paper when flipping a new book is kind of addictive, especially for extreme book lovers. Another kind of high is when you stumble across a title you didn’t even know you needed. I can still vividly remember my first visit to a bookstore in Calgary. I had just …

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I once said, “Let’s just walk around Kensington and not spend anything.” My friend looked at me like I suggested eating soup with a fork. An hour later, we were buried in handmade jewelry and coffee beans—and definitely not empty-handed. Kensington is that friend who convinces you to spend money you didn’t plan to spend—and

I’ve tried making waffles at home—the real, homemade kind, not the frozen ones. But somehow, they never quite turn out the way I imagine. They’re either too dense, not crispy enough, or just…disappointing.  So, I gave up and just trusted experts. Whenever a waffle craving hits, I head out to the restaurants in the city

Baby shopping is not for the faint of heart. Far too many parents wander into a big-box baby store and are swallowed by a sea of strollers with more features than their car. Others spend hours trying to figure out what their baby needs. We figured there had to be a better way, or just

I’ve always considered fries the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfect for dipping. I’ve tried making them at home, but no matter how many recipes or air fryer hacks I follow, I can never quite get the perfect crunch. So, I turned to the experts. From skinny shoestring fries

Last year, my friends and I celebrated my birthday at a cosy French bistro in Calgary. It was winter, so we enjoyed watching snow fall gently outside while savouring the delicious coq au vin. For a few hours, it felt like we’d been transported straight to Paris. That moment made me realise why French cuisine

Sometimes when life gets stressful, a massage just doesn’t cut it. It feels like the stress is deeper; it’s like it needs to rise up and out from inside me if that makes sense. That’s when I usually book myself a sauna session.  There’s just something about it. It feels like I’m sweating out all

Sometimes I wake up and just don’t feel like doing a thing all day. Then, out of nowhere, when night rolls around, my energy spikes.  One time, I was blowing up my friends’ phones, hoping someone wanted to join me for a spontaneous night out around Calgary. Good thing, they were always down. You might

When I was a kid, I used to get super pumped whenever my parents took me to the mall. There was just something magical about it, right? But you know what’s even better? The malls that still manage to get you excited, even when you’re all grown up. Some malls are just practical spots. You

I’m always up for trying new food—it’s kind of my thing. But when you do it all the time, it can start to feel a bit dull. That’s when I know it’s time to level things up. It’s not just about what’s on the plate, though that’s a big part of it. It’s the whole