On February 14, people all around the world celebrate love and passion with special events and gifts. This Valentine’s Day, whether you’re in a committed partnership or just looking to spend some quality time with that special someone, take the chance to tell them how they make you feel. Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Valentine’s Day to make it a day you’ll never forget. We have everything you need to throw a wonderful party, from thoughtful presents to romantic activities. In honor of St. Valentine, here are some suggestions for presents: On Valentine’s Day, it’s crucial to show your affection by providing a present that means…

Everyone loves a wedding. Everyone, that is, except me… and most of my friends, relatives and colleagues. But like taxes and periods, they are unavoidable. You knew it was coming; the family grapevine had filled you in on the details of the next big wedding. And there it was in writing: The date, a few weeks away; the time, 9PM; and the place, a big 5-star hotel. The thrill? The excitement? … I think not! The thick ivory envelope that once would have promised an evening of dinner, dancing, and romance (or at the very least a good night out) now evokes DREADED FEAR… Now, it is not that I…

The city of Montreal can look like a winter wonderland when snow and ice cover it. This could be intimidating to some, but there are many things to do in Montreal, from outdoor activities to indoor cultural events. Ice skating is one of the most popular things to do in Montreal during the winter. There are a lot of outdoor rinks in the city, like the famous Old Port skating rink, which has great views of the city skyline. You can also enjoy great views on the snowy trees on the outdoor skating rink at the Mont-Royal Park. This cute rink is right next to the famous Beaver’s lake with…

Moving into college can be an overwhelming experience from making friends to settling in by yourself. It is important to make the space you live in comfortable and unique to your style because it makes a huge difference in your mental health. However, it is important to use money and space saving techniques when decorating and personalizing your dorm room.  Dorm rooms usually come with the basic furniture items you need; a bed, desk, chair, closet, and sometimes even a fridge. Aside from furniture you will need to make practical purchases which include bed sheets and duvets, clothing hangers, lamps (if they do not come with the room), and some…

Recovering from the New Year’s parties, we come to the dreaded realization that we have to start fulfilling our resolutions and goals. The first two weeks are easy since you’re inspired and energized but when the third week hits and life goes back to normal we start to lose motivation. When it comes to setting goals it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. A lot of the time, you might not see results immediately and will get discouraged. Raise your hand if you’ve ever asked yourself these questions:  These are all questions I myself have wondered aloud and even gotten frustrated over. What I didn’t know then is that it takes…

The past two years, 2020 to 2022, have seen the highest inflation rate in 40 years, since 1981. Inflation progression hurts our savings and make them lose their purchase value over the years. The $100 000 you saved 20 years ago cannot no longer buy you the same home you visited in the year 2000. How can we preserve the purchase value of our savings? When you are not a financial expert and need to find tangible and safe ways to preserve the value of your savings, you can consider these two vehicles: 1) Real Estate and 2) Gold 1. Real estate Real estate has always been one of the…

Moving out of home to start the first year of college can certainly be stressful on freshmen. Thinking about what to pack, and weather it’ll be enough or not, might add to this stress. The good news: You do not need a lot! Many of the Zoomers (Gen Z) are adopting the minimalist approach to living, for ethical and environmental reasons. A clutter-free dorm room will increase your focus and productivity, and help you get those high scores. So let’s break it down to a few essentials: 1) Bedding Get away with using one set of bedding (hence avoiding to dedicate storage space for an extra set) by planning your…

Shyness can be one of the most debilitating character traits. I’m not talking about the kind of shyness where if someone compliments you , you blush… I’m talking about severe shyness, the kind where you simply can’t approach people, you can’t talk to people, you can’t make requests and sometimes you’re too scared to even make a phone call. It is self-doubt that leads us to being shy. It is very much related to how we perceive ourselves, how others perceive us and the importance we attach to how others perceive us. It is not our personality, as some psychologists would have you believe. Self-doubt is a negative characteristic that…

When Mother’s Day approaches, we tend to remember all the wonderful things about our mothers. And so we should, mothers deserve it, after all, they’ve been there for us, they’ve taught us all we know, they’ve shared good and bad moments with us… but sometimes, it’s not the mother who has done all that. Sometimes it’s the stepmother. Being a stepmother is an uphill battle. In fairy tales, literature and television, stepmothers are portrayed as cruel, selfish, unfair and usually insane. I mean when someone says stepmother, who doesn’t think of Cinderella’s evil stepmother or Snow White’s even more evil stepmother? But life is rarely as black and white as…