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May 28, 2013

Planning the Perfect Garden Party


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It’s already mid-spring, which means that summer is quite literally around the corner. If you are a party person, then this is your time to shine! If you follow these tips on 1) how to look fantastic for your party 2) how to make the perfect treats & drinks and 3) how to create a great atmosphere, you will have yourself a party to remember. read more…

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Lifestyle
May 17, 2013

10 Super-Fun Summer Cocktails To Try (Responsibly!)

10 mouth-watering drinks to quench your thirst this summer… from relaxed patio bevies to passing out before you even reach the party (Warning: Apple Bourbon Cocktail), these drinks are easy to make, fun and pretty, obvi. read more…

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Lifestyle
April 16, 2013

Our Favorite Good Bad Foods

While some people may refer to it as “junk food,” these tasty recipes are anything but junk. There’s a whole pile of guilty pleasures that can easily be made healthier or at least ~fancier~ with just a few simple modifications. So the next time you’re craving some of those bad foods, reflect back on this post to see how you can enjoy some good bad foods – get where we’re going with this? read more…

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Lifestyle
April 4, 2013

Brain Food: 6 Eats To Help You Ace Your Exams

 
Narrator: Tastier than a fast food burger. More powerful than a candy store treat. Able to increase your brainpower in a single serving.
Man 1: Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird!
Woman: It’s a plane!
Man 2: It’s Strawberry Man and his brigade of Super foods!!!!!

With the onset of ~evil exam week~ fast approaching, students everywhere are in dire need of a brainpower overhaul. Here to save the day are 6 super-foods complete with extraordinary powers. Sleep easy this end of semester, The Jus-taste League has got your back!
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Fashion
March 27, 2013

Sartorial Comparisons: If Your Favourite Easter Treats Were Clothes

Get prepared to pull out your sweat pants this weekend, because a whole bunch of chocolate~chocolate~treats~chocolate are probably making their way to you in the masses. However, be warned: This post may persuade you to skip the sweets and head straight to the mall for some shopping instead… because as a follow-up to If Your Favourite Starbucks Holiday Drinks Were Clothes, we’ve gone all PASTEL on you, and taken the liberty of analyzing what our favourite Easter treats would look like if they were various body-covering garments. read more…

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Lifestyle
March 21, 2013

Throwback: Kid Snacks We Still Love

As a kid in school, the most disappointing thing that could ever happen was opening your lunch bag when the bell rang to find yourself in a major ~lunch bag letdown~. I mean, c’mon Mom. You only had to throw in one of these items to make me look like a celebrity among a room full of turkey-Wonderbread sandwiches.

Somehow, as you get older these items still never seem to make the grocery cut-list, but that just makes stumbling upon them all the more magical. Here’s to the kid snacks us big kids still get giddy for. read more…

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Lifestyle
March 18, 2013

Pantone Food(porn)


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We’re all familiar with the idea of food pairings: red wine + red meat, white wine + seafood, peanut butter + jelly. Things just taste better with they have a companion, and that is a well-known fact. But what happens when you put taste aside, and group your food based on what looks better? Food is an art…so let’s take a moment to learn a few lessons about colour theory, while we salivate over these delicious treats. read more…

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Beauty
March 13, 2013

10 Foods That May Make Your Teeth Whiter


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BEST NEWS EVER: eating cheese could help whiten your teeth. Does that mean we can eat a wheel of cheddar? Probably. But seriously – we all want a brighter smile, and sometimes spending megabucks on professional procedures isn’t in the cards. These 10 foods definitely won’t bleach your pearly not-so-whites, but they could help your cause! read more…

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Lifestyle
March 11, 2013

Win a Trip to The MTV Movie Awards in LA!

Everyone stop what you’re doing. We have a very important public service announcement  that requires your undivided attention. Seriously. Phone down. MTV and Clean & Clear want to send you and your BFF to LA for the MTV Movie Awards. Here are some reasons why you should enter: read more…

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Lifestyle
February 15, 2013

Natural Remedies To Cure Your Cold

It’s that time of year again, cold season.  If you’re one of those who’d rather not jump straight to the over-the-counter drugs, here are some natural remedies you can try. I mean, if our ancestors could tackle scurvy with pine needles I think we can handle the common cold. read more…

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