The Mogo Blog

YouTube Millionaires

Have you seen the video of the talking dog [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw] lamenting the loss of his favorite items from the fridge to the housecat? Or maybe the video of the David after the dentist [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs]? With the addition of advertising to its online experience, YouTube has passed the earnings on to those videos that go viral. So successful has this proven to be that several YouTube contributors are starting to quit their day jobs. “Some of

It's in the bag - 4 great ways to use your old suitcases

Old, vintage suitcases have nothing to look forward to but a life in the attic before getting the privilege of retirement in chateau landfill. Old suitcases are too heavy for modern baggage weight restrictions and they have no handy wheels for those long walks to the parking lot. But before you toss out your old travel companions, there are tons of ways you can turn them into cool upcycled household furniture items. 1. Side tables Nothing could be easier. You can get legs from an old table or

Find out what the lines on Red Solo cups actually mean

Whether you’re enjoying a nice lemonade on a hot day, playing flip cup in your dorm room, or tailgating before a Lions game, you’ve probably had a run in with a Red Solo cup. They’re simple, nice to hold, and easy to write your name on with a sharpie. But did you ever stop to wonder about the lines that create the iconic shape? Apparently, they’re not just for looks – they’ve got actual function! Thanks to Buzzfeed [http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-lines-on-a-red-solo-cup-actually-mean-someth

The Three Best Gifts for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day just around the corner, I got to thinking about fun, but not too expensive, ways to gift-give to my stepdad (my biodad passed away in 2004). Since we live quite a distance from one another (14 hours by car…yikes!) I plan on taking full advantage of the internet to get him something awesome this year. Internet, how I love thee! Thou make it easy to not be a bad daughter! But just going to Google and typing in “Father’s Day something awesome” doesn’t really get you anything that

Summer Drinks, Easy (and Cheap) Style

Nothing beats a cold drink on a patio in the summer time. It’s easy enough to quench your thirst with a local beer, like the Granville Island Robson Street Hefeweizen with a slice of orange, or a chilled glass of BC white wine (I’m a huge fan of the Wild Goose Gewurztraminer, for the record). But sometimes the summer calls for something a little more creative…and cheaper. Here are three of my favourite creative summertime drinks, in no particular order. 1. Champagne or Beer Spritzer This is my