Within the last decade the tiny house movement has blossomed. Many have come to realize that it is not the size of your space that matters, but rather what you do with it. Not only are tiny homes cheaper to…
Plant paintings are living works of art that bring nature into your living room
It has been proven time and again that surrounding ourselves with nature not only boosts our happiness levels, but it is vital to our mental well-being. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find the time to get outside and enjoy…
The Adulting School is opening soon – and people are both excited and pissed off
BY: JESSICA BEUKER I can vividly remember my first week of university residence. Well, the parts that weren’t seeped in vodka and jagger bombs anyway. Our floor had one laundry machine, which was operated by our student cards. One evening…
Sweden is paying its citizens to fix their belongings instead of throwing them away
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY Buy. Use. Throw away. Buy again. The typical consumer cycle is a vicious one – not only does it produce copious amounts of waste and contribute greatly towards environmental issues, but it is also hard on our…
Spherical treehouses let you camp under a blanket of greenery and stars all year round
BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE Forget about leaving treehouses in the fond memories of your childhood. Now, on Vancouver Island, you can rent spherical treehouses that take camping to entirely new heights. The creators of the Free Spirit Spheres Resort believe in…
9 incredible benefits of living a barefoot lifestyle
BY: ERIC CARRELL Shoes have become an essential part of our lives, providing their cushioning, supportive, warm and stylish bliss. They are so important that we rarely question their need, importance or any health benefits we might be missing out…
The Playboy Mansion is officially for sale – but it comes with a catch
BY: JESSICA BEUKER House for Sale: Located in Los Angeles. Twenty-nine rooms. Four-bedroom guesthouse. Equipped with tennis court, swimming pool, gym, wine cellar, movie theatre, game house and grotto. One 89-year-old in silk robes included. The Playboy Mansion is officially…
This is Hunter S. Thompson’s daily drug-filled routine that could kill a horse or birth an American hero
BY: THE PLAID ZEBRA Hunter S. Thompson was a superhero of the outlaw world, with the uncanny ability to ingest an infinite amount of amphetamines, psychedelics, alcohol and strange outer-worldly substances without even a minute shift in composure or personality.…
I moved to a remote cabin in Alaska. It was the best decision I’ve ever made
BY: HANNAH WRIGHT Some people shudder at the thought of living in the woods. For me, it was a gateway to another realm. In a society that bleeds technology, instant gratification, and convenience, many of us are left craving challenge…
Furry Fandom Is More Than Furry Fetish
BY: KATY WILLIS The world of furry fandom is shrouded in mystery. It’s dismissed, ridiculed, and, when it does get attention, portrayed as a community of dysfunctional sex addicts: people dressed as animals having weird sex in odd places. But…