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MY 2022 READING LIST IN REVIEW – A MELTING POT OF BOOKS TO READ IN 2023

My New Year resolution for 2022 was to read one book per month. For once, I achieved my goal. In fact, I surpassed it. I traded in my obsession with shoes for books. Some people see reading as a waste of time, counterproductive and I was one of those people. Yet something slowly shifted in …

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HANGING OUT WITH A LOCAL FRENCH CANADIAN BAND SUNDAY CRISP

As I wobbled into l’Hemisphere Gauche on Beaubien Street in Montreal, I was warmly greeted by the French Canadian band members of Sunday Crisp. I discovered this band by chance while doing an activity in Rosemont-Petite Patrie. During the activity, I heard energetic music and the sound of a large crowd coming from the other …

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MAKE YOUR KITCHEN SPARKLE WITH ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING PRODUCTS AND RECIPES

Cleaning your kitchen with eco-friendly products is a great way to lower your impact on the environment and keep it clean without using a lot of chemicals. Instead of using harsh cleaners like bleach and Windex, you can clean your kitchen using simple eco-friendly products like white vinegar and baking soda. This helps keep your …

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5 MONTREAL SPOTS TO DISCOVER ON FOOT WITH A FREE SELF-GUIDED TOUR AND THE BALADO DISCOVERY APP

Sometimes the best things in Montreal can be free, even on a guided tour. Montreal has 380 years of history to share over 365km2. In fact, it’s actually older than Canada. It’s easy to catch a glimpse of its history just by walking around the Old port. Yet, there is much more to discover than …