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Surprise! The holiday season is officially upon us, panicked yet? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Every week from now til Christmas on The Buzz we’ll feature a gift guide perfect for everyone on your list.
#powerwives
#Powerwives is a bi-monthly column where we feature women who inspire us. Marital status is completely irrelevant. The title is inspired by our founders November 2013 Toronto Life cover story. This week’s #powerwife is Jen McNeely. Jen McNeely is the founder and editor-in-chief of Shedoesthecity. Before launching Shedoesthecity, Jen worked in publicity and marketing at MuchMusic, Alliance Films and…
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First we need to give a huge shout out to our fab event sponsors because this night was all the more enjoyable due to their delicious libations. Carnivor Wine, Pommies Cider, Double Trouble Brewing, we love you guys. And Well Said – you’re our favourite DJ. If we could write you all a love letter we would.
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by: Hannah Yardley | December 12, 2014 Surprise! The holiday season is officially upon us, panicked yet? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Every week from now til Christmas on The Buzz we’ll feature a gift guide perfect for everyone on your list. Who’s next? The men in your life Boyfriend, husband, office crush or secret…
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by: Hannah Yardley | December 9, 2014 Surprise! The holiday season is officially upon us, panicked yet? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Every week from now til Christmas on The Buzz we’ll feature a gift guide perfect for everyone on your list. Next on our list: The “It” girl She’s the one who has…
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Fatties, tis the season for the office cookie exchange. Met with equal parts glee and dread, this festive tradition can be a huge bust if people are lazy. Here are a few tips to make sure your office cookie exchange is a buttery, delicious, festive hit. 1. Require participants to make their own cookies, from…
what’s the buzz?
Surprise! The holiday season is officially upon us, panicked yet? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Every week from now til Christmas on The Buzz we’ll feature a gift guide perfect for everyone on your list.
Penpals – Mark Mann
Dear Clutch,
In the beginning I wanted to do everything. But then time was a thing.
If I had to choose between majestic vistas and a donkey’s long and lovely head I’d choose the donkey.
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by: Hannah Yardley | December 2, 2014 Surprise! The holiday season is officially upon us, panicked yet? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Every week from now til Christmas on The Buzz we’ll feature a gift guide perfect for everyone on your list. Next up: Mom Near or far, young or old, working or stay at…
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Happy Thanksgiving, American chums. Your rather late Thanksgiving festivities serve to remind us of the impending Christmas dinners we’ll be preparing. Today we’re talking about
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The holiday season is upon us. If you don’t know the difference between a truffle and a portobello but you have a friend who’s the largest food snob of life, this is the guide for you.
what’s the buzz?
Surprise! The holiday season is officially upon us, panicked yet? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Every week from now til Christmas on The Buzz we’ll feature a gift guide perfect for everyone on your list. Next up: The fitness fanatic Today we’re talking about gifts for the fittest person in your life. If you’ve got…
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Surprise! The holiday season is officially upon us, panicked yet? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Every week from now til Christmas on The Buzz we’ll feature a gift guide perfect for everyone on your list. First up: The girly girl For lovers of all things floral and pretty we know exactly what’s going to make…
#powerwives – Julie Cole
#Powerwives is a bi-monthly column where we feature women who inspire us. Marital status is completely irrelevant. The title is inspired by our founders November 2013 Toronto Life cover story. This week’s #powerwife is Julie Cole. Julie Cole is the co-founding vice-president of award-winning children’s label manufacturer Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a…
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Fatties, it’s snowing in Toronto and though there’s no accumulation (yet) the chilliness makes us crave one of our fave comfort foods. Hearty, rich… Pierogies! Admittedly this post is inspired 1) by hunger and 2) by the birth of Loaded Pierogi, the new Church St pierogi centric restaurant. Oh Toronto foodies, we love the things…
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Movie watcher paralysis by: Hannah Yardley | November 10, 2014 There is an epidemic out there and it plagues all of those who love to fill their down time with the wonderful world of film. This epidemic is commonly known as movie watcher paralysis. With dozens of outlets to watch movies on along with the traditional theatre…
Penpals – Andrew Parker
Penpals is a column where our friends in the media write us a letter and fill in some blanks. Today’s penpal is Andrew Parker, a film and performing arts writer who has been working in the industry since he was 14 years old. His work has appeared in Reader’s Digest, The Boston Globe, and Now Magazine.…
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Fatties, we were lucky enough to meet the ladies behind Bite Me and Bite Me More and the couple behind Le Grand sauces and we found they have some killer tips for how to create tasty appetizers for a dinner party when you’re low on time. We think they might save your holiday season. Ricotta…
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As the month changed from October to November this past weekend we gained two very important things: One extra hour of daylight in the morning and a city full of moustache-growing men. Some may say that November is just a filler between the holiday heavy months of October and December, but we like to think…
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Halloween is right around the corner and our team is putting the final touches on our kick ass Halloween costumes. But you can still have a great costume if you’re doing things last minute. Not into putting in all the effort to make a sweet costume? Have no fear, we’ve compiled a few easy peasy costume ideas…
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Fashionistas need a perch for cocktails in between runway shows during World MasterCard® Fashion Week. Whether you’re visiting Toronto for fashion week or you’re a 416-er, we’ve got you covered. Here’s where to grab a good drink in the fashion zone: 1. Hey Lucy: situated in the King West strip, these guys have an extensive…
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REVIEW: Drowning by Jassy De Jong De Jong’s Drowning is a story of love and lust as tantalizing as the exotic locale it’s set in. Drowning follows Erin Mitchell, a photographer who’s rescued by the mysterious Nicholas de Lanoy after her car is swept off a flooded bridge and she drowns. Intrigue and mystery build as she begins, very…
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As the weather turns cold there’s something oh-so comforting about curling up in your snuggliest sweater, or snuggy, and shoving handfuls of popcorn in your face. What’s even better? Knowing the popcorn you’re inhaling with gusto is free of chemicals, weird additives and trans fats. With your feasting in mind, here are a few of…
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Happy Thanksgiving weekend, friends! It’s the time of year to remember what we’re thankful for so here’s five things that always make us smile. 1. Laughter in the office We’re lucky to share our space with some really amazing companies. The laughter and creative juices never stop flowing. We’re looking at you Carnivore Club and Knix Wear. This is…
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Fatties, Canadian Thanksgiving is around the corner and there’s two things we’re very excited about. Pumpkin goodness and the long weekend offering us extra time to gorge ourselves on it. We’re talking about pumpkin pie, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice… all our favourite Fall foods. Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins. Some people hate on pumpkins, we just love…
Penpals – Julia LeConte
Penpals is a column where our friends in the media write us a letter and fill in some blanks. Today’s penpal is the music editor at NOW magazine, Julia LeConte. Musically, Julia is partial to hip-hop, piano balladry and a good brass section. Otherwise, she likes basketball, parties and torturing herself with endurance sports. ———————————— Dear Clutch,…
#powerwives
#Powerwives is a bi-monthly column where we feature women who inspire us. Marital status is completely irrelevant. The title is inspired by our founders November 2013 Toronto Life cover story. This week’s #powerwife is Taylor Kaye. Taylor Kaye is one third of Chris’ Angels on Steven and Chris. She’s s a national TV and radio personality. When you’re not watching her…
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It’s going to be another thrilling weekend in Toronto for a variety of reasons, not least of which is Nuit Blanche. The word’s out on some best bets and spectacles to see, but we’re giving you a Torontonian’s Nuit Blanche Survival Guide. Survive: Take a power nap on Saturday afternoon. Don’t lie in bed and…