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The idea of treating yourself has become a bit of a rallying cry, thanks in no small part to Tom and Donna of Parks and Recreation. There are plenty of...

For anyone who’s ever dabbled in video game nostalgia, there’s never been a better time to go after your old favorites. Sometimes, it’s nice to enjoy something classic. Classic books....

As a country, we love ourselves some goals. The bigger the goal, the better. The scarier, the more significant it seems. Who among us hasn’t signed up for a marathon,...

When you think about it, we’re living in a number of Golden Ages.  It’s long been the Golden Age of Streaming. We can see almost anything we want from the...

Weight-lifting is still one of the best ways to get in shape. Whether you’re looking to burn fat faster or build more muscle, lifting weights works and it doesn’t have...

For anyone that saw the end of the Avengers franchise (no spoilers, don’t worry), it was a shock to see… Fat Thor. And not just because we’re used to seeing...

One of the joys of adulting is the sad realization that you have to pay for things. Not just everyday things, mind you. But everything. Your snacks. Your clothes. That...

With Canadian Thanksgiving already past and American Thanksgiving coming up, it’s time to think about what matters. (And no, not just how many slices of pie you’ll eat in one...

Modern day culture comes at us fast and furious (almost as fast and furious as Fast and Furious movie sequels). With new phones, new apps for those phones, and new...

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock and only playing your Gameboy Color for the last five years, you’ve heard about Battle Royale. Since the release of PUBG in 2017...

If there’s one thing gyms are great for, it’s for keeping an eye on yourself while you lift. (Mirror, mirror, on the wall… who’s the sweatiest of them all?) And...

If you’re the kind of person who loves to read, the idea of a reading slump can be devastating. Suddenly, stories don’t hold your attention. Suddenly, you don’t care what...

Ring ring! Who’s there? If you’re a millennial, you have no idea.  While 75% of millennials say they’re avoiding phone calls because they’re too time-consuming, there’s an even bigger reason...

Confession time: I have not always been a fan of the word content. (Though as an expression of my mood and at-peaceness with the world, yes, I’m all for being...

So you’ve picked up the pen and paper (or tablet), and you’re ready to start sharing your newfound skills with the world. First of all, congratulations! As we learned in...

There are plenty of reasons to be feeling stressed right now. For one, there’s post-pandemic anxiety causing people to worry as groups head back to the office, vaccine statuses remaining...

Every once in a while it’s a good idea to unplug. And while we may unplug differently - some of us go for hikes, some bake bread, and others read...

We live in interesting cultural times. As of quite recently, Netflix had over 15,000 titles available across its international libraries. On YouTube, users are now uploading nearly 82 years of...

If the last thing you do before you go to bed each night is check your phone… And the first thing you do in the morning is check your phone…...

As summer winds down and the kids in your lives head back to school, you may be feeling a sense of relief. Relief like at least the carpool to school...

The journey to adulthood is beset with all sorts of trials and tribulations. (Like actually separating whites from darks, especially if you’ve just bought a new blue bedspread.) Mountains to...

Like any good dungeon master, one must establish the rules of the game before beginning to play. But what happens when it’s not just one single game you’re playing? What...

It’s fully the dog days of summer now, those long, hot days where anything could happen. Or at least, that’s how it felt as kids. As we grow up, summers...

If you’re a Millennial, there are a few things you were born knowing how to do. Set your AIM display status. Make avocado toast. Go to brunch. And though being...