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I don't know if I'm unlucky or if this is genuinely a Winnipeg thing but I am so tired of the treatment coordinator ambush. Every single time. I go in for a cleaning. Hygienist does their thing. Then some person in business casual walks in with a printed sheet and starts explaining financing options for $3,000 worth of work I never mentioned needing.

One place on Pembina handed me an actual packet with a cover page. A cover page. For my teeth.

I just want someone to clean my teeth and tell me if I have a cavity. That's the whole ask. I'm not looking for veneers, I don't need whitening trays, and I definitely don't need whatever "gum recontouring" is.

The last place I tried quoted me $380 for a new patient exam before they'd even confirm whether I needed one filling or five. I left.

But genuinely, has anyone else found a place in Winnipeg that keeps it simple? Or is the upsell thing just baked into every clinic here now?

I’ve been geeking out over brand activation projects lately and I keep circling back to BRC. These guys are seriously operating on another level.

Here’s the thing, if you really want to boost your brand in today’s world, you need a really good brand activation. Not just another forgettable event, but something that creates real emotional connection and buzz. That’s exactly what BRC does so well. They don’t just throw together pop-ups. They build full immersive worlds that make people feel the brand. Turning distilleries into living brand homes, creating large-scale attractions that become destinations, and designing experiences people actually talk about for years. It’s storytelling you can walk through, touch, and remember.

In a sea of digital noise, these real-life moments cut through everything. Their work feels less like marketing and more like cultural experiences people want to be part of.

I’ve been following their recent projects and it’s genuinely impressive. Anyone else keeping an eye on BRC? What’s your favorite activation they’ve done, or which other agency is crushing it right now?

Real talk: Do you think strong immersive brand activations are essential to boost a brand today, or just a nice extra when the budget allows? Drop your thoughts below, I’m actually curious 👇

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had combination skin that leans oily in the T-zone, especially on my forehead and nose. I’m 34, and work in an office with crappy recycled air and long commutes. My skin would get congested, I’d get those stubborn whiteheads and occasional cystic pimples along my jawline from stress or hormones. I tried so many liquid cleansers, gel ones that stripped me dry, creamy ones that left a film, even the gentle micellar waters that didn’t actually clean deeply enough by the end of the day.

I was getting frustrated because no matter what I used, my skin felt either tight and flaky or still oily a few hours later. Last winter it got bad enough that I had some redness and a couple of small breakouts that just wouldn’t quit. A friend who’s really into skincare casually mentioned trying a powder face wash from KITAO 30EA and how it felt different. I was skeptical at first powder? Like, you mix it yourself? Sounded messy and extra work.

But I picked one up anyway (the one that comes in a little jar with a small spoon). The first time I used it, I was surprised how easy it was. You just take a tiny bit of the powder, add a few drops of water in your palm, and it turns into this light, milky foam. Not super bubbly like regular cleansers, but effective. I massaged it in for about 30-45 seconds, focusing on my nose and forehead where I get the most congestion.

What I noticed right away was that it didn’t leave my skin feeling squeaky clean in that stripped way. There was no tightness after rinsing. My skin felt soft and actually clean. Over the next couple of weeks, I stuck with it morning and night. The blackheads on my nose didn’t disappear overnight, but they looked less prominent, and I wasn’t getting as many new whiteheads. My skin tone evened out a bit too, no dramatic glow, but less dullness.

I’ve been using it consistently for about two months now. It’s helped with the mild exfoliation without irritating my skin like some scrubs did in the past. I still get the occasional hormonal spot, but they heal faster and don’t turn into big inflamed things. The powder itself lasts forever, one small jar seems like it’ll go for months. Travel-friendly too since it doesn’t spill.

Anyone else have good or bad luck with powder washes? Curious to hear.

Been writing haiku for a while and I go back and forth on this. Traditional form argues the syllable count creates the constraint that forces precision. But a lot of contemporary haiku I love breaks the count completely and still lands harder than technically correct ones. Curious where people here land. Purists? Flexible? Does it depend on the poem?

I moved into my place about 8 or 9 years ago, and even back then I didn’t love the bathroom. It always felt dated and awkward, but I kept telling myself I’d deal with it later, which meant never

When I just moved in, everything I did was replace the original vanity because it was truly awful, but I went with a cheap temporary option just to make it livable. The problem is, temporary has a funny way of turning into permanent. I got used to it, even though I never actually liked the space

There was always some reason not to renovate. Sometimes money was tight, other times I was just too lazy to deal with the mess and decisions. That’s the drawback of having only one full bathroom in a small house. Then I landed a better-paying job and finally had the budget, but suddenly I had no time or energy to think about remodeling. Life just kept getting in the way

Now the bathroom has officially reached the point where ignoring it isn’t really an option anymore. The thing is that the shower enclosure is literally starting to fall apart, the shower head leaks so badly that most of the water ends up spraying the wall instead of me, and rinsing shampoo feels impossible

So here I am, years later, jumping into bathroom trends and trying to figure out what actually makes sense for the space

Well. it’s just funny how you can avoid something for nearly a decade and then suddenly become obsessed with tile layouts and vanity styles overnight

I noticed the other day with some friends, I still don't believe the color was there, but they swear