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Sorry, Fitbit Lovers: Fitness Trackers Don’t Help You Lose Weight

When fitness trackers like Fitbit and Nike’s FuelBand first burst onto the scene a couple of years ago, it seemed like everyone and their mothers were sporting those little plastic bracelets. Touted as an easy way to get a little extra activity in your life, it’s no surprise the devices

I’m Greek and I Don’t Eat Meat. Here’s How I Make it Work.

I’m Greek, OPA! Not eating meat in a Greek household is exactly how it sounds – it’s unheard of. Think present day My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I’ve been a meat-eater all my life, but last November my take on meat changed and along with it, my pallet. After eating

The Beginner’s Guide to Living a Minimalist Life

All white walls with all black accents. One single plate in the centre of a wooden table. A snapshot of a single hanger on a vintage clothing rack. It’s sleek, it’s trendy – it’s total crap. Minimalism has swept across social media as the hippest persona to embody online. But

This Woman Quit Her Ivy League School and Went Off the Grid Completely

Columbia University student Nayla Kidd recently escaped her Ivy League life, packed up her belongings, and literally disappeared. She deactivated her Facebook account, turned off her phone, and went off the grid entirely. She was reported as a missing person. The 19-year-old simply wasn’t happy at Columbia, and with all

Five of the Best Summer Trends You’ll Find at the All-New Yorkville Village

It’s almost summer – and you know what that means. It’s time to splurge on a few staples to take you through the season. And what better place to do so than in Toronto’s forever fashionable Yorkville neighbourhood?When it comes to summer spending, Yorkville has you covered in everything from the world-class shopping