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Things that make your heart jump and swell and sing. The cheesiest of all of our categories. Tiny joys with big payoff.
Bernadette Bloom
Feb 14, 2022
3 Awesome Romance Novels in Honour of Valentine's Day
Even if you hate the mostly commercial holiday and would rather ignore its existence, a great love story is never a bad idea. We asked...
Sarah Dupuis
Jan 27, 2022
5 Pre-1990s Movies to Watch Right Now
There's a reason some things are considered classics. We asked self-proclaimed cinephile Sarah Dupuis to round up her favourite movies...
Katie Dupuis
Aug 10, 2021
Five Coming-of-Age Movies You Need to Revisit
Sure, a new release is great, but an old favourite you loved growing up? Priceless. We've rounded up five nostalgic flicks that will...
Bernadette Bloom and Whitney Hilts
Aug 10, 2021
Pageturners: Eight Books to Read in August
Whether you’re into murder mysteries, suspense, literary fiction or rom-coms, every one of these are guaranteed page turners. If you...
Katie Dupuis
Jul 15, 2021
6 Baseball Movies to Watch While We Await the Fate of the Blue Jays
If I had known in the summer of 2019 that baseball games would be off the table for the foreseeable future, I’d have gone every weekend,...
Lisa van de Geyn
Jun 30, 2021
10 Yellowstone Moments We Still Can’t Get Over
As we (very eagerly) await season four of Paramount TV’s Yellowstone (when the hell is it coming, anyway — enough is enough), we’re...
Bernadette Bloom and Whitney Hilts
Jun 19, 2021
Pageturners: The Nightingale, The End of Her
We're all about literary tension this month, because apparently we don't have enough IRL. Get comfy in the hammock or lounge chair...
Lisa van de Geyn
May 9, 2021
Bingeworthy: Three Shows You Need to Watch in May
Can anyone guess whether or not TV is still my life? I’m fairly confident the answer is clear. And since I’ve spent more time watching TV...
Katie Dupuis
Feb 28, 2021
Trinket Top Five: What Leisse Wilcox is Coveting Right Now
Ever wonder what other people are adding to their carts? And we don't just mean eyeing the shopping trolley in front of you at the...
Bernadette Bloom and Whitney Hilts
Feb 25, 2021
Pageturners: The Grace Year, Untamed
One fic, one non. That's (usually) our MO. Whitney Hilts gives us a book Katniss Everdeen would definitely have on her shelves, and...
Katie Dupuis
Feb 4, 2021
Four Cool Businesses Born During the Pandemic
The pandemic has been pretty darn bad. There's no disputing that. But some incredible small businesses have also come out of the time at...
Bernadette Bloom and Whitney Hilts
Jan 8, 2021
Pageturners: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Frontier Follies
What's better than a weekend in lockdown? Okay, okay, pretty much everything. But what's marginally better? A weekend in lockdown with a...
Lisa van de Geyn
Jan 6, 2021
Binge-worthy: Four Shows You Need to Watch in January
Well, it’s 2021 and TV is still my life. And FYI, I don’t see that changing anytime soon. These four shows will get you through the snow....
Lisa van de Geyn
Dec 17, 2020
Five Last-Minute Gifts that Won't Seem Last Minute
We’re down to the wire here, people. Get it together and shop for those final few friends or family on your list. Here are five...
Bernadette Bloom and Lisa van de Geyn
Dec 15, 2020
Pageturners: In a Holidaze, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
Whether you're in need of fun holiday fiction or a phoenix-rising non-fiction pick, we've got you covered. Now, send everyone away, turn...
Lisa van de Geyn
Dec 4, 2020
Treat Yourself: Six Advent Calendars You Can Open Whenever the Hell You Want
Kids are only allowed to open one door and eat one chocolate a day; thankfully, there are no ridiculous rules when it comes to advent...
Lisa van de Geyn
Dec 4, 2020
Binge-worthy: Four Shows You Need to Watch in December
If I’m being honest, TV is my life. (No offence to my husband and kids.) But seriously, it is. I love nothing more than a binge-worthy...
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