Mix Morning Musings
Thing You Do on the Weekend That Totally Can Count as Excercise
Even when you can't make it to the gym (or refuse to go at all) there's still plenty of things you do over the weekend that totally count as exercise, man! Here's seven of those tasks you're likely do every weekend that could be considered exercise: Running errands. The benefits of walking are the least of it, amirit...
Sep 15, 2017
Who Should Win at the Emmys This Sunday
In case you haven't heard, the Emmys are this Sunday. So the we've got a list of predictions for who will win in the seven major categories. Lynn Elber who covers all things TV for the American Press, has his list of who he thinks will - and should - emerge victorious. See if you agree: DRAMA SERIES: Should win: The ...
Sep 15, 2017
Selena Gomez Reveals Transplant Surgery
Selena Gomez has revealed she recently underwent a kidney transplant - and her best friend provided the organ. The pop star had been suffering from lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease which renders the body's immune system hyperactive, prompting it to start attacking healthy tissue. Alongside a new announcement posted ...
Sep 14, 2017
Serena Williams Shares First Photos of New Baby
Serena Williams took to Instagram to share the first photos of her newborn daughter and to reveal the baby's name. "Meet Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.," Williams wrote alongside a pic of the newborn curled up on Serena's chest as the 35-year-old tennis great lays down with her eyes closed. Meet Alexis Olympia Oh...
Sep 14, 2017
Should Balloons be Banned from Parks?
Balloons may be a thing of the past in Vancouver parks and community centres if one Commissioner has his way. Commissioner Stuart MacKinnon has proposed a ban on balloons on all park board land due to environmental and child safety concerns. For instance, when individuals or organizations book space for an event, the p...
Sep 14, 2017
Netflix and...Sweat? Exercises You Can Do While Sitting
Welp. This is clearly the world we live in, eh? If you're torn between heading to the gym and sitting on your couch for another session of Netflix binging, here's ways you get in your workout all while sitting in the comfort of your living room! Yay! The classic full-body stretch out. Stretch out and take up the whol...
Sep 13, 2017
Does Sand Count as a Toy? It Does to the Toy Hall of Fame!
Do sand and paper count as toys? It depends on how you use them. This week, the National Toy Hall of Fame included paper airplanes and sand among 12 finalists for induction. To this end, two or three of the following dozen prospects will be enshrined on November 9, joining 63 previously inducted toys: Clue: The game th...
Sep 13, 2017
Movie-themed Halloween Costume Ideas You Gotta Steal From Us
What are some of the best movie-themed Halloween costumes you can think of? Here are 12 we think are pretty cool and would definitely make you stand out this Halloween: Five different stages of Forrest Gump Jigsaw from Saw Effie from Hunger Games The leg lamp from A Christmas Story Beetlejuice and Lydia Sadness from...
Sep 12, 2017
Harry Styles Covers Fleetwood Mac
Sometimes covers can be cringe-worthy... But this one is actually pretty cool - and that's coming straight from a huge Fleetwood Mac fan. Check out Harry Styles comvering "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac from his performance in the Live Lounge on the BBC: And just for added fun: A video of Harry performing Landsl...
Sep 12, 2017
Kmart is Making Changes to its Plus Size Fashions
In an effort to promote body positivity, Kmart will eliminate the plus-size department in all of its stores, as well as its labels on women's apparel, swimwear and underwear. But don't get it twisted. The retail giant also announced that it plans to rename its "plus-size" fashions "Fabulously Sized.&quo...
Sep 12, 2017