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If you don't have a side hustle, then you probably know someone who does. It's become the key small-business buzzword in recent times — and for good reason.

Many millennials and zoomers are coming to the realization that a corporate nine-to-five job doesn't suit what they want in life. For some, the restriction of the 40-hour workweek is unappealing, while others struggle to find work that aligns with their personal values.

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Winter is in full throttle and as we all start slowly getting used to the cold, the list of things to do in Montreal continues to get longer.

This winter may be different than any other we've ever experienced before, especially with the current province-wide curfew. But that doesn't mean we can't do fun and exciting things before 8 p.m. comes around.

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Take it in. We're here. It's Blue Monday, (un)officially the "most depressing day of the year."

Numerous reports over the years have shown that the date isn't actually grounded in any real science — the idea reportedly comes from a psychologist's debunked equation. But it's nevertheless an occasion to check in with our mental health after a harrowing year

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I would love to be able to rise and shine with the sun, feeling energized, refreshed and ready to take on the day. In an ideal world, the birds would be singing as I sit up in bed and stretch my arms out above my head. With a huge smile on my face and filled with enthusiasm I would say, “Good morning world, today is going to be a great day!”

But let’s be real, mornings are brutal and mine are usually nothing like the Disney-like dream I just described. If you’re anything like me, you may find that you're pressed for time thanks to the alarm that you snoozed multiple times. You might also find yourself running around your home, brushing your teeth as you pack your bag and running out of the door on an empty stomach.

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Every time I talk to my girlfriends about my love life struggles, we always agree on one thing in the end - if we were born with male genitalia, we would make ANY woman fall in love with us in a heartbeat.

A lot of men these days only care about hitting home run, if you know what I mean. That's your number one mistake. You fail before you even get to start. Yes, obviously, you might succeed on a few or even multiple occasions, sleep with a bunch of women, break a few hearts... but, at the end of the day, it won't be very fulfilling. Karma is a thing, so remember to always be nice to people.

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I already wrote a lot of articles about my Russian heritage. You now know how to spot a Russian girl in Montreal, you also realized how badly you need a Russian girlfriend in your life and even learned about weird food that we love to eat.

Today, I woke up and realized that it's time to share Russian girls' secrets with our readers. Perhaps, it can help some women become the best version of themselves... Otherwise, it can just be an entertaining read.

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I was at a gala the other week, and met Elizabeth D'Amico - Montreal's renowned make up artist. I couldn't help but notice how systematic she was from applying my moisturizer, to the finishing powder. While she was doing the smokey eye look on me, I started bombarding her with 21 questions on the technicalities of applying make up - the right way.

Some of the tips she gave me, were so obvious and yet I forget to do them myself. So, I've decided to put together a list of tips so that we can all remember to look and feel our best, all the time.

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There's this myth going around that women are completely impossible to understand - that we're these strange, otherworldly beings that run off our own internal logic that can never be understood by men. And while I do believe there are just some things men will never understand about us, it's totally untrue that we're super complicated.

If you take the time to understand us, you'll see that we are actually very straight-forward. And to help you on your quest, I've compiled the list below:

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Montreal is unique there's no doubt about it, and certain things that might have meaning here sound like complete nonsense elsewhere. So if you truly want to be successful with the opposite sex, We suggest you study these elaborately crafted pick-up lines. But don't try to use these the next time you're out of town, because these pickup lines will only work in Montreal.

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Photo cred - @mevallieres

It’s now that point in time where your mind is on Summer. The weather may refuse to submit but we all know that it’s coming. And when Summer arrives, it’s time to start thinking about if you are staying in the city. If you’re a student it’s more than likely you’re headed home to work a summer job. Or maybe you’ve decided to go travelling. Whatever the reason, you need someone to pay the rent while your away. And we’re here to help you find them.

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Photo cred - Wendy Hollands

It's no secret that a lot of young Montrealers are either broke or living paycheck to paycheck. But what's a poor person do, stop going out and drinking with our friends? Yeah, we didn't think so. Some things are just essential to our mental well being. But there are lots of other things you can do to save money that require little or no sacrifice on your part.

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Photo cred - Marché Adonis

If you're looking for ways to save money this year, we may have a simple way for you to cut down on your food costs. Of course you could try to grow your own vegetables, but that would involve learning about horticulture, buying the right seeds and setting up a gardening area. (which may be pretty tricky considering the ground is frozen solid)

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