Easy DIY Fabric Face Masks You Can Sew

Hello! I can’t believe it’s May already! Hope you’re staying safe and staying well. My family are considered essential workers and had a tough time finding masks to purchase so I figured I could sew some face masks for them. After making one for each of them, there was a call for volunteers in Toronto…

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Stay Healthy, Stay Safe!

Hey everyone! Just a quick update. These are uncertain times and I hope you’re doing okay. I think most people are being brave and helping others. I’m currently practicing social distancing and working from home. I hope you’re able to do so as well! If you’re working in the front lines and are unable to…

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An Evening at the Terra Lumina

Have you ever wondered what travelling into the future would be like? At Toronto Zoo’s light show called Terra Lumina, you can. According to Toronto Zoo’s website: On twilight winter evenings at the Toronto Zoo, step through a portal of light into 2099, a time when the world glows with possibility. Humans have learned to…

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JAYU Human Rights Film Festival: Opening Night on December 6th, 2019

It’s that time of year ladies and gentlemen! No, I’m not talking about the holidays – though, I’m SUPER DUPER EXCITED for it! I’m talking about JAYU’s annual Human Rights Film Festival. Going into it’s 8th year now, it’s all happening beginning this week. From December 6-10, 2019 the 8th annual Human Rights Film Festival…

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The Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe!

I recently started to experiment in the kitchen and y’all know how much I love to bake! One of my favourite baked goods is muffins – I love all kinds of muffins, sorry waist-line! But I have never baked them before and figured, why the heck not?! So to start my baking adventure, I thought…

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Exploring Calgary: Part 3

On our last leg of the Calgary trip, we went to the iconic Calgary Tower and it was really amazing. I especially enjoyed the 360° view of the city, Rocky Mountains, foothills and prairies. According to their website: “Originally named the Husky Tower, the Calgary Tower was constructed as a joint venture between Marathon Realty…

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The Moon Exhibit: A Voyage Through Time at the Aga Khan Museum

I have always loved learning about outer space as a child. I would always beg my parents to take me to the local college where they had astronomy seminars and workshops. I was especially mesmerized by the moon. I always appreciated the calmness and beauty of it. So, of course when I heard there was…

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Exploring Calgary: Part 2

And we are back for Part 2 of my recent Calgary trip! After exploring the Glenbow Museum, I decided to look up local attractions that would be fun to do and was still open in the evening! There were so many art galleries and museums I wanted to explore but just not enough time –…

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No-Bake Rice Krispies Cereal Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients For 10-12 servings ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick 10 oz mini marshmallows 6 cups crispy rice cereal 8 oz semisweet chocolate ¼ cup heavy cream 16 oz cream cheese, softened (room temperature) ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used pure vanilla extract) 1 ½ cups whipped cream (I used 35% whipping…

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Am I Wrong to Love? – A New Photography Exhibit May 10, 2019

A new FREE event is coming up in May! JAYU’s AM I WRONG TO LOVE? is a photography exhibit that explores the lives and journeys of LGBTQ2SI refugees from around the world. The evening will include keynote addresses, a series of panel conversations around LGBTQ2SI refugee resettlement, and the launch of our photography exhibition. Portraits…

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