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posted Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Instead of a typical Newsfeed post, I thought this month I’d answer a few questions I get asked a lot as a makeup artist. Q – How do I get rid of dark under-eye circles (I’ve tried concealer and it still is dark). A – The problem you can have with just applying a light […]
posted Monday, May 2, 2016
If there is one thing parents try to instill in their kids it’s self confidence. Through encouragement and rewards. children are urged to try harder and to achieve more than those before them. One of the most common things that are uttered from a caretaker’s mouth is, “You’re smart” with nothing more than the desire […]
posted Monday, April 25, 2016
Now that spring has arrived, you notice that your dog is scratching and their hair is falling out. Are they really suffering from seasonal allergies or have they been battling a yeast infection? Here are a few questions you may want to ask yourself: 1. Were they constantly licking/chewing their paws and were they the […]
posted Thursday, April 21, 2016
As a university student who decided to stay home instead of venturing on my own, I take transit A LOT. To school, to work, to meet friends, to grab some groceries, to do some shopping—I probably took Durham Transit to get there. This is mostly because part of UOIT and Durham College tuition is geared […]
posted Monday, April 18, 2016
One of the best travel decisions I’ve made was applying for my NEXUS card. NEXUS has saved me hours at the airport and so I really want to share more information with you about this program by first explaining what it is, the benefits and how you can apply. I also have a couple of […]
posted Sunday, April 10, 2016
If you enjoy that the internet can tell you more about who you are as a person than you already know, then checking out the VIA Institute on Character survey on strengths is a wonderful opportunity to enlighten yourself…about yourself. (The survey can be found here: https://www.viacharacter.org/www/) The surprisingly simple 120 question test analyzes these […]
posted Thursday, April 7, 2016
If you’re looking for a fun new way to spice up your makeup looks, why not try a thirty-day makeup challenge? I’m currently in school for hairstyling, and to expand my knowledge of makeup. My makeup teacher told my class the other day about a thirty-day challenge she’s doing and I thought it’d be a […]
posted Monday, April 4, 2016
I am contemplating moving to Vancouver, British Columbia. It was originally Los Angeles, California, but the thought of giving up Canadian residency and moving four young children to the United States scares the hell out of me. If I was single, it would have happened years ago. But then I have to ask, was I […]
posted Friday, April 1, 2016
If you live in Canada you will probably agree that we are taxed to death and soon we won’t know the difference between death and taxes. I am an advocate for paying one’s fair share of taxes, after all, for the most part we do get value for our tax dollars in Canada, especially when […]
posted Tuesday, March 22, 2016
We all know how beneficial Facebook is at helping us stay connected with others. Whether your goal is to stay in contact with friends, share content, or meet new people in groups, Facebook has got you covered. Recently, I have been playing around with the Facebook Messenger features and found some really cool features I […]
