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Celebrity Halloween Do’s and Don’ts by Refinery 29.

The holiday is before us, and it’s safe to say that every girl and guy in town is wondering the same thought: “What the bloody hell am I going to be this year for Halloween?” Since the vampire idea didn’t work out so well for you last year (though, perhaps with a deeper shade of faux blood…) we can turn to those who know a lot more about playing a role and dressing up in costume than we do. Proving that black cats and ghost costumes need not be included in the mix, while demonstrating that liter

Holiday Hosting: Thanksgiving Edition!

Whether your in-laws are dying to spend the holidays with you or you’re the first of your friends to buy a house that isn’t the size of a prison cell, you’re bound to play Thanksgiving host at some point. We’re not talking about inviting a few friends over for an intimate dinner in your backyard, either. We’re talking long-haul guests that set up camp in your living room, invading your life while you resist the urge to make up some pumpkin-spice related allergy that requires immediate medical a

Dress Up Your Walls for Less!

As much as we hate to say it, it’s time to face the facts: autumn is just around the corner. As the temperatures drop, you’ll be spending more time indoors…and if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably already got the urge to do some home redecorating but don’t want to blow a wad of cash. So we’ve come up with three ideas for decorating your walls that are economical and easy – no weekend-long DIY projects here! Here’s how to dress up your walls for less! Idea #1 At Vancouver’s white hot d

How to Host Just About Anyone Without Losing Your Mind

Whether your in-laws are dying to visit your city or you’re the first of your friends to buy a house that isn’t the size of a prison cell, you’re bound to play host at some point. We’re not talking inviting a few friends over for an intimate dinner in your backyard, either. We’re talking long-haul guests that set up camp in your living room, invading your life while you resist the urge to make up some illness that requires immediate medical attention — and them to leave a few days early. But ha

Insider’s Guide to The Calgary Stampede’s Cool Side

It’s that time of year again. Whenever July rolls around, it’s only a matter of time before the cowboy hats, country tunes and pancake breakfasts invade the city of Calgary in full force. While the rodeos and rides are staples of the Calgary Stampede [http://cs.calgarystampede.com/]we know and love, we’ve stepped outside the fairgrounds and found a few unofficial Stampede events that are guaranteed to offer a ridiculously good time! (Plaid shirts and cowboy boots are optional.) No Wimpy Wine