Fitness, Luggage & Fashion

Stargazers and amateur astronomers have many great opportunities to check out various celestial events in 2016. The Earth makes its annual journey around the Sun, we get the opportunity to view special celestial events like meteor showers, conjunctions, and eclipses. Here are some telescopes worth checking out.

 No Canadian is immune to the dangers of a good power outage and many of us aren’t really prepared for everything that you need to protect when it happens. Sure you’ve probably got candles sitting around but what do you have to keep power to your electronics? Gas generators aren’t an option for everybody but the Goal Zero Yeti can be. It’s compact, has good battery life and can even recharge itself using solar panels. 

Air travel can be taxing. This is especially true if your flight includes multiple stops along the way. So to help you make the most of your next travel layover, here are some must-have items to keep in your carry-on bag.

The beginning of August means one thing, for families with school-aged kids: the beginning of back-to-school season. While it doesn’t necessarily set in for all of us immediately (my family, at least, was always a last-minute kind of family), with the big 0-9 sets in the beginning of the back-to-school tremors.

Another school year is almost upon us and a backpack is an essential back-to-school item. We have tons of backpacks to choose from that will hold all you need to be successful this year!

With these simple activities that won't take more than 15 minutes a day, you can work towards staying fit during the cold winter months.

Outdoor exercise is already a fun activity, but you can make it even more fun, and productive, with lots of cool tech.

On the last week of fitness tips I’m talking running. The benefits you get from running can change your life in many ways. Since it’s also winter right now, I’m talking how to stay safe, and all the things you should think about when you’re running in the cold.

 Did you know that ever year in Canada, the first full week of May is Emergency Preparedness Week? I certainly didn’t, but this event couldn’t have come to my attention at a better time. To be honest, I am completely ill prepared for even the most minor of emergency situations, which is why I am going to fully embrace this year’s theme of Plan. Prepare. Be Aware. If you too think it’s time to get­–or beef up–an emergency kit, here is some very cool gear to include that will help you stay prepared.  

Whether you’re heading outdoors or over the border, make sure you have the perfect luggage or bag for the trip!