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Flipp Tipps • 22nd January 2021

10 Reasons Why You Should Intern at Flipp

Are you a student looking for a Summer 2021 co-op placement? Do you love working in a fast-paced, innovative and supportive work environment? If so…we have some good news for you. Flipp is hiring co-op students across various departments for the Summer Term (May-August). We’re sharing our top ten reasons why Flipp should be on your list this recruiting season. Even through a pandemic, Flipp was awarded one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. That’s because our culture is woven into ev

Flipp Tipps • 9th December 2020

Save Now, Gift Later. Top 4 Reasons to Holiday Shop at Giant Tiger

Looking for ways to limit your store trips or online orders this holiday season in search for the perfect gifts? Look no further than Giant Tiger as your get-it-all-done holiday shopping destination. From comfy winter fashion and outerwear to holiday decorations, kitchen appliances, and delicious treats, Giant Tiger offers great savings on whatever you’re looking for! Canadians love shopping at Giant Tiger, and here are some of our favourite reasons why. With convenient locations and smaller st

Flipp Tipps • 18th November 2020

10 Tips for Holiday Decorating on a Budget

Halloween is officially over, which means…time to put up the holiday decorations! Decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. We’ve compiled some of our favorite cost-effective ways to decorate for the holidays on a budget. 1. Use what you have With Christmas decorations being tucked away in boxes for most of the year, it’s easy to forget everything that you already have. Before you go to the store and start purchasing new decorative items, see what you already ha

Flipp Tipps • 6th November 2020

Your Guide to the New Black Friday — Shopping In-Store

Black Friday is quickly approaching and you may be wondering what in-store shopping will look like this year and how you can prepare yourself for the NEW Black Friday shopping experience. Why might you want to shop in-store, you ask? Well, some retailers will be offering in-store only deals that you won’t want to miss. Maybe you want to save some money on shipping costs. Black Friday is all about savings after all. Or…maybe you simply can’t wait for your new purchase to arrive at your door. Ou

8th October 2020

Flipp Users Weigh in on What to Expect This Halloween

Halloween will certainly look different this year, meaning we need to think creatively about how to celebrate while ensuring the safety of ourselves and those around us. Wondering what families within the Flipp community are planning for Halloween? We were too, which is why we reached out to our user base through our Flipp Appinions panel to find out. Here’s what they had to say. Based on our online survey, the majority of respondents enjoy celebrating Halloween, with 64% having positive feelin

5th October 2020

Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween

Like many things in 2020…we have to start thinking about what Halloween and what trick or treating will look like this year given the current climate. Do we want our children trick or treating this year? Is it safe? This is a hot topic of conversation right now and has left people wondering, will Halloween be cancelled this year? We will leave that decision up to you. However, we have compiled a list of ways to take extra precaution if you and your family members want to get involved with this

22nd September 2020

Pumpkin Carving 101

There are few activities as traditional and timeless as heading to the pumpkin patch and finding that perfect pumpkin to carve some spooky Halloween designs with the family. Now, you might think you already know all there is to know about picking the perfect pumpkin and preserving its beauty all season long...but, we bet there are a few tips and tricks in here that you haven’t heard of before. Our guide to pumpkin carving reveals how to select the right pumpkin, the best way to carve it, and how

Medium • 15th September 2020

A Look Inside the Co-op Experience at Flipp

The 2020–2021 academic year is in full swing, which means we’re kicking off our search for the next group of co-ops to join our ranks in January! We understand that choosing the right co-op placement can be tough, so we’re giving you an opportunity to hear firsthand about what the Flipp program has to offer. One of our Software Engineer co-ops, Jet Ravi, who recently wrapped up a four month co-op shares her experience and gives you an inside look at what it’s like to work at Flipp. If I had to

2nd September 2020

Self-Care Sunday: 10 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Long Weekend

It’s the last long weekend of summer, and we want you to spend it the best way possible: by taking care of YOU. There are a million different ways to practice self-care, but if you’re stuck on how you want to spend your extra long weekend, we have some suggestions for you. If you need to pick up any goodies to elevate your weekend of self-care, be sure to check out the Flipp app for great sales. You know what they say, #treatyourself. Plan some time to get together with your friends, family, o

19th August 2020

DIY Milk Bar Birthday Cake Recipe

You’ve probably heard of, or seen this cake somewhere on Instagram. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it is absolutely delicious. Behold, the Milk Bar Birthday Cake. Milk Bar is an innovative sweet shop that turns familiar treats upside down and on their heads and can only be found in a few cities across North America. Now if you’re lucky enough to live close to a Milk Bar, we might not be able to be friends, but for those who aren’t, Milk Bar is sharing their recipe and one of our Flippe

14th August 2020

Your Back-to-School HQ, Presented by Staples Canada

School is looking a little different this year but, one thing is for certain – your student (whether at-home or in school) needs the right gear to help them learn and to keep connected. If you’re not sure where to begin, look no further than Staples Canada. We’re your back-to-school headquarters for everything one needs to be successful. We’ve removed most of the guesswork and are pleased to present the best deals and the right new items to keep everyone excited about the school year ahead. Fin

29th July 2020

Our Camping Essentials Checklist for Your Next Getaway

Nothing says summer quite like a warm campfire, toasted marshmallows, a day spent out on the lake, and bug bites...lots of bug bites. If you are planning a camping trip this summer and are unsure about what you need to pack, don’t worry, we’ve put together a camping essentials checklist, so nothing gets forgotten at home! Aside from what you pack in your personal bag, below are some staples you will need for your next camping adventure. If you are missing any of the below items, you can still f

25th July 2020

Self-Care Sunday: Mindset Workshop With Carcia Campbell

For this week’s self-care Sunday, we have partnered with Certified Life & Mindset Coach, Carcia Campbell, to walk you through her 8-step guide to maintaining a positive mindset through all of life’s ups and downs. Carcia Campbell is a certified mindset coach with Bright Mindset Coaching, who uses neuro linguistic programming techniques such as emotional freedom, TIME and clinical hypnotherapy techniques while coaching her clients. She is passionate about helping others remove obstacles in their

21st July 2020

Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Try This Summer

Smoothies can be a delicious snack or a great meal replacement. They are easy to make and are packed with fruits and proteins to help you prepare or recover from a workout. One of our Flippers and fitness enthusiasts, Marco Villalobos, has compiled a list of his favorite DIY protein smoothie recipes to try this summer. Before you get started, don’t forget to search for your favorite smoothie ingredients and protein powders on the Flipp app for amazing savings and deals.

8th July 2020

10 Hiking Essentials to Enjoy the Great Outdoors

One thing we can say about 2020 is that it has brought us more quality time outdoors with our friends and family. With many of us having to postpone international travel, we have noticed a huge spike in the frequency of hiking trips, as more people are choosing to explore their own “backyard.” To make sure your expeditions into the great outdoors are a huge success, we have put together the ultimate hiking essentials checklist with links to all the best deals on Flipp so you can grab everything

24th June 2020

6 Pantry Organization Tips on a Budget

Is your pantry a disaster from pandemic stock-piling? Is it difficult to find what you are looking for? Are you buying food that you don’t need because it’s getting lost in the black hole that is your pantry? We are here to help with these pantry organization tips on a budget. First things first, head to your local dollar store(s) to pick up some low cost storage containers to properly organize your food. Try to buy matching containers, jars, and baskets in similar sizes to maintain consistency

10th June 2020

6 Resources to Help You Get Through COVID-19

We are very excited to announce the Community Outreach addition to the Flipp app for our Canadian users. We have partnered with various Canadian non-profit organizations to connect you to resources and support services to help you get through COVID-19. From now until July 31, check out the Community Outreach carousel on the Flipp app for resources and connections to the following organizations: Kids Help Phone is Canada’s 24/7, national support service. They offer professional counselling, inf

9th June 2020

Baking with Beyfuss: Homemade New York Style Bagels

A visit to New York would not be complete without a New York style bagel (or five). What if we told you that you could make your own delicious, chewy, New York style bagels at home in just a couple of hours? One of our Flippers, Cassie Beyfuss, is here to walk you through her go-to, tried and true bagel recipe. This 8-step recipe is guaranteed to take your taste-buds on a journey back to the bustling streets of New York.

20th May 2020

Upgrade Your WFH Setup ft. Tips From Dr. Eyford

Since we don’t know when we will be heading back to the office...or if we will be heading back at all (will remote work become the new normal?), now might be the time to upgrade your office setup at home. We’re sharing our top five office upgrades for optimal comfort and efficiency. We have also included ergonomic tips & recommendations from our favorite chiropractor, Dr. Jonas Eyford

15th May 2020

At Home Activities Presented by Toys "R" Us Canada

Keeping families entertained and active is extremely important when it comes to living day-to-day at home. We’ve partnered with Toys "R" Us to showcase some cool new toys and activities to keep Canadian families entertained inside and outside the home. From a family bike ride around the block to a family game night in, here are our top picks.