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Upcycling puts a unique twist on wardrobe

Upcycling puts a unique twist on wardrobe

BY STEFAN LEE Does the desire to be on trend with the latest fashions without spending endless amounts of cash or dressing identical to the masses of H&M- and Zara-clad bodies sound appealing? Unsure exactly how to master this feat? Enter upcycling. Upcycling, or repurposing is the act of taking old clothes and transforming them […]

Affordable adventures: dream vacation without breaking the bank

Affordable adventures: dream vacation without breaking the bank

STORY BY JASMINE ANTHONY Relaxing on white beaches, trekking across vast mountain ranges, or seeing the ancient wonders – whatever strain of travel bug you’ve caught, there is one thing in common: the price tag. Unless you’re content to pitch a tent in the backyard or scoop up a Groupon for a night at a […]

Handmade with love, the art of DIY

Handmade with love, the art of DIY

STORY BY BRITTANY MCAULEY & DANA BOYINGTON Over the holidays, our hearts fill with joy but our wallets fill with mothballs. These innovative few went from concept to commerce with their do-it-yourself creations. Ruth Steinback brightling works Ruth Steinback goes by brightling or brightling works online where she sells her homemade jewellery, which she began […]

Student spending: How to budget your cash

Student spending: How to budget your cash

PHOTOS AND INFOGRAPHIC BY DYLAN PAISLEY Here are some spending and budgeting tips, along with some helpful financial apps. Most students in the first year of higher education are learning how to budget for the first time. Other tools include a budget calculator.