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Toronto's Beer Week

As Labour Day marks the unofficial end of summer in Toronto, local residents find ways to ease the pain in the most delightful way; meet Beer Week! Toronto has the glorious distinction of being home to a large number of Canadian beer manufacturers. It also has more pubs, bars, cocktail lounges, vodka holes, gin joints and beer taverns than you can poke a sharp stick at. After all, they need something to do in the long Canadian winter… Beer Week is a non-stop adventure in hobs that cajoles throu

6 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gas

If the gas price has you fending off a coronary every time you have to fill up, there are a number of ways you can save money on gas that don’t involve you getting a bike, carpooling or taking public transport. When you simply have to use your car, there are things you can do to make it more economical; so save yourself some green while making your car more environmentally friendly. 1. The biggest contributor to gas consumption is you, so slow down already! Try to avoid stopping and starti

Men's wardrobe thoughts for fall 2012

Once again, my esteemed colleague Jill Duke and I agree on something—that Fall is a great time to upgrade your wardrobe. Like her, I think there are some staple pieces that every dude should not be without. And, since this fall the man’s wardrobe seems to be all about a return to classics (I blame Mad Men), then every man is going to need some new classic pieces. Here are my choices: Ties When’s the last time you wore a tie voluntarily? Like, not because you had to for work or an event, but be

Fall Lady Wardrobe Makeover

It’s almost fall, which means its time to get some new clothes. I’m a big fan of fall shopping, because I love pants and blazers, and this fall a lot of my faves are in fashion. Not to mention it’s a good time to grab a few staples that can live through the seasons, which saves you money. Here are my suggestions for a fall wardrobe. Scarves I used to think that scarves were an old lady’s game, but if you have a nice long one in a bright colour scheme, it can really pull an outfit together. I h

Family fun for under $20

It’s the dog days of summer and if you want to get in the last couple of family fun days and nights, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Although the best things in life are free, you can have a really amazing time for under $20 too! Museums Every museum has discount days and nights. Just consult your local museum website to see which times are best for the frugal family. You can also save on snacks by packing a family picnic to be enjoyed in the museum grounds or a nearby park. Match yo