When at noon the grand clock chimes, it’s lunchtime! Along the picturesque scene of cobblestoned sidewalks, Victorian-style architecture, old-timey streetlights, and of course, the famed steam clock, the historical district of Vancouver’s Gastown offers many dining options to complement your afternoon of strolling, sightseeing, and shopping. From classic comfort food to the more adventurous choices, […]
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7 Recipes That Will Make You Fall in Love With Scones
There are a ton of different pastries in existence, some more popular than others. With things like eclairs, biscuits, and croissants being the first ones that come to mind, some of the other less-popular but arguably-more-delicious pastries get lost in the shuffle. The biggest crime that comes to mind here? Scones. If I am only […]
The Significance (and Science) of Wearing Red Lipstick
By now we all know how to master a bold, red lip, but did you know there’s a proven science behind sporting the rich and bright shade? It’s true, ladies. Red lipstick is more than just a pop of instant glamour. It’s a beauty product that’s as much a state of mind as it is a cosmetic accent.
6 Essential Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
Healthy living is often associated with expense more frequently than it should be for how important it is to daily life. From niche fitness boutiques to quick service health-focused restaurants to the food that you buy in your grocery store, it’s easy to feel like having a healthy lifestyle is out of reach if you […]
Barbecue Guide: Kansas City
Kansas City is known for a lot of things: the plucky Kansas City Royals baseball team, jazz, the World War II Museum and Memorial, and the confusing fact that Kansas City is in both Missouri and Kansas. Those things are all fun things to be known for, but Kansas City is also known for its delicious barbecue. […]
Dealing With Stress: 5 Pieces Of Advice On How To Manage It
What is the most stressful thing in your life? That answer might change on an everyday basis. Sometimes life can seem so stressful that you don’t even know what to try to tackle next. No matter what the situation is, you need to hope is that you feel like you are in control of your stress. […]
Are You Ready For Your First Pet?
With spring only a month or two away, pet stores and animal shelters will soon begin to see more young animals be put up for adoption. Seeing those cute little faces of puppies, kittens, bunnies, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, and budgies online or in pet store windows is an incredible draw for many people. Whenever […]
Guest Writer, Jenna Guerin: What to Do When You Have Your First Post-Wedding Fight
It’s not a matter of if, but unquestioningly, a matter of when. There will come a point after your wedding day when the euphoria of newlywed life nonchalantly subsides. It often happens in undetectable ways as reality forces its way back in your life. Months after you’ve framed the wedding photos and put away the registry items, you come to realize that you and your significant other have more differences beyond the differences you have already come to accept.
Can Having a Baby Resolve Marital Infidelity?
Whether emotional or physical, many couples believe the number one quick fix to infidelity is by having a baby. Often assumed that the miracle of a new life will aid in a newly renewed bond between the couple for a better relationship and distract them from past conflict, a baby becomes the ultimate symbol of […]
Going The Distance: The Importance of Marrying Your Best Friend
Being in love is one of the best feelings in the world, transcending eras, love songs, and a slew of Pinterest boards. But being in love with your best friend is everything love is truly about! As Friedrich Nietzsche said it best all those years ago, “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of […]
‘Sweet Hearts’ — A Playlist for Valentine’s Day
Conversation hearts are a staple of Valentine’s Day confections. This year, Sweethearts celebrates 150 years of those sugary sweet, pastel colored, and heart-shaped candies stamped with fun, friendly, and flirty statements. If you’re not one for long declarations of love, candy hearts are a way to say more with less (while putting sweet words in your sweetheart’s […]
Decadently Rich Recipes to Celebrate World Nutella Day
Ladies and gentlemen, Friday is a very important day. It’s the 10th annual World Nutella Day, a day originally created by blogger Sara Rosso to celebrate the deliciousness of Nutella. Now officially adopted by Nutella’s parent company, Ferrero, World Nutella Day even has an official Nutella Ambassador. There’s only one way to truly celebrate World Nutella […]
3 Fatherhood “Facts” That Are More Like Fiction
Is there anything scarier to a guy than the birth of their first child? Most men who have been there will tell you point blank that it’s nothing like they’ve ever experienced. And while that’s true, that moment after you first hear your child cry makes it really easy to overlook perhaps the scariest thing of […]
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