If you're in B.C. and you're reading this, you're one of the lucky ones who still have power. If you're outside of B.C. you've likely read about the EPIC storm that knocked out highways, uprooted trees, desecrated flags, crushed cars, and SkyTrains and turned everyday commuters into DIY street cleaners (only in Canada...) Last Saturday brought one of the biggest storms … [Read more...]
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for MENCHIE’S! Plus #MenchiesMyWay Summer VIP Pass Giveaway!
This summer has been historically hot. Heat wave after heat wave coupled with the lack of A/C in our home has left us constantly scrambling for ways to cool off. Enter Menchie's. I've driven by various Menchie's locations recently however, admittedly, never actually visited a store. I'm not entirely sure what's stopped me from going given the fact that: a. I've always … [Read more...]
It’s Bike to Work Week and Schwinn’s got your ticket to ride!
Well it finally happened! I lost my commuter cycling virginity! Yesterday was the start of bike to work week, and today I geared up my new Schwinn ride and embarked on my inaugural journey to my office! I am thrilled to report that I was door to door in a mere 22:16 minutes! Apart from a quick stop to adjust my seat height, and being honked at by an old lady driving a … [Read more...]
May is Bike Month! 3 tips for picking the best bicycle type for you
I live approximately 6 kms from my office. Thanks to city life, this means that I can be door to door anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes depending on traffic, weather, and all other fun commuting factors. Typically, my mode of transport to and from the office is one of three methods: Personal Car Transit Carpool I'm happy to announce that thanks to Schwinn … [Read more...]
{Life Hack} How to clean your bathroom without cleaning your bathroom
I hate cleaning. I especially hate cleaning the bathroom. Between the smallest kid who can barely reach the seat, and the biggest kid whose aim includes the seat, my bathroom is seemingly always in need of a cleaning. Yet, somehow, it's one of the rooms that I always seem to gently close the door to, and tiptoe away from while whispering "I'll do it tomorrow". As a … [Read more...]
