So many companies waste their money doing this

So many companies waste their money doing this

I’ve had an epiphany recently, a moment of clarity that connects two seemingly disparate observations: the astronomical rise in digital ad revenue for giants like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, and the bafflingly irrelevant ads that pollute my own feeds. And honestly, it boils down to something both simple and infuriating: a significant chunk of these platforms’ burgeoning wealth comes from advertisers who are, quite frankly, throwing away their money.

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Roast with the most: coffee and gravy!

Roast with the most: coffee and gravy!

When you're looking for a hearty meal, this is the real deal. A pot roast with gravy takes you back to childhood. It does for me, anyway. Playing outside those cold winter afternoons and coming in to the smell of mom making a roast. I'm getting hungry already.

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Goodbye grime, hello shine

Goodbye grime, hello shine

Let's be real: cleaning water bottles is the worst. You try to jam a sponge in there, you swirl it around (maybe you find a long wooden spoon whose handle you slide in to guide the sponge), and you're still left wondering if you really got all that gunk out -- which you didn't.

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I'll admit it: I've become a word nerd

I'll admit it: I've become a word nerd

For most of my adult life, my relationship with spelling and grammar could best be described as... estranged. Or perhaps, more accurately, non-existent. I was the kind of person who saw a misplaced apostrophe and thought, "Eh, you get the gist." A comma splice? "It adds character!" And don't even get me started on 'their,' 'there,' and 'they're' – a linguistic Bermuda Triangle that I happily navigated with blissful ignorance.

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I don't like my partner's BFF... or any of his friends, really

I don't like my partner's BFF... or any of his friends, really

I'm in a new relationship and I'm just starting to meet my partner's friends. I can't stand a lot of them and we just don't click. It's not affecting the relationship (yet) but I have no interest in hanging around them. Will this be a problem in the future?

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Get wet, wild and dirty on this ride

Get wet, wild and dirty on this ride

Nova Scotia, a land of craggy coastlines, charming fishing villages and vibrant maritime history, holds a secret that beckoned to my adventurous spirit: the tidal bore. (No, it's not some wild animal. But it is definitely wild.)

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He seriously did THAT to get on the plane?

He seriously did THAT to get on the plane?

Buff Boy Collin thinks his dimples and botox'ed face can get him out of any sort of trouble he might find himself in. Whether it's a speeding ticket or "accidentally" not paying for a chocolate bar at the store and having an employee stop him as he heads for the door (maybe that's for another gossip column), Collin feels he's untouchable. (And knowing his dating life, he mostly touches himself. Am I already getting sidetracked before I even start this story? Focus.)

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Get weighed down... and feel good about it

Get weighed down... and feel good about it

A new fitness product gets Team Buff excited because, well, we're a little obsessed. If it's not something for our hair or skin, it's for our muscles. (Nothing wrong with remaining pretty!)

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He insists on watching porn during sex

He insists on watching porn during sex

My partner insists on watching porn while we have sex. It bothers me that he needs visual stimulation while we're in the middle of doing our thing. It pisses me off but it also makes me insecure that he needs to see other people to get in the mood.

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Full moon Buff'ed cocktail

Full moon Buff'ed cocktail

Yes, I'm known as the Buff chef but I also love mixing a good drink. When those two worlds collide -- AND include Buff Boy Brewing coffee in the process -- hold onto your beans cuz we're headed for some fun!

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What the fog is going on?

What the fog is going on?

I have to admit, the fog was pretty annoying as we approached the Duquesne Incline. The worry was that we won't see the sights high above Pittsburgh. As we started the journey upwards the fog actually made for some really cool pictures. We had the best of both worlds: a spooky fog setting and then a bright and clear sunny view of the city. There is a lot of historical information here. Lots of old signage to read. It's quite fascinating.

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Are people still into reality TV?

Are people still into reality TV?

I remember when Survivor first premiered in 2000. It was a cultural phenomenon. People gathered around their TVs to watch the contestants battle the elements and each other. Friends and family had watch parties, and it seemed like everyone was talking about the show.

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Colorful East Coast charm

Colorful East Coast charm

Many Canadians know there is something about their East Coast that has a subtle charm. There's just something different about that side of the country, they say. And they're right. This American can confirm it!

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My unemployed partner is lazy, doesn't do chores

My unemployed partner is lazy, doesn't do chores

My partner recently lost his job and he's been doing nothing around the house. He's watching TV and playing online all day while I work. When I get home, the chores haven't been done and he doesn't even have dinner ready for me. How should I address his laziness? It's becoming a turnoff.

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Say goodbye to fur-ever

Say goodbye to fur-ever

I'm not a pet owner but I'm a pet sitter here at Buff Loft. Of course, I'm referring to the company dogs, Bruno, the golden retriever and Charlie, the husky. They visit us in the office on a regular basis and when it's a day of wearing shorts or underwear, we do OK. When it's a pants day (thankfully we don't have many of those), it can be a problem.

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