Calling all sporty types! Whether you’ve been injured or not, compression wear is something you should consider as part of your workout wardrobe. Big B and I have tried out the Bracelayer knee-stabilizing compression pants — including the women’s KXV three-quarter pants plus men’s and women’s KX2 full-length pants (at $87+ per pair) for several months. THE GOOD If you’ve…
Hoover REACT Cordless vacuum review
Look — this isn’t really my review. I’m not what you call domesticated and I am definitely not the one who vacuums at home (despite the photo below which is purely for promotional purposes!). So all of the thoughts in this Hoover REACT Whole Home Cordless vacuum review are really those of my husband and…
Post Hotel Lake Louise restaurant reviews
If you want someone to write a thorough restaurant review, I’m your girl. I may not be adept at picking out obscure “notes” lingering in the wings, but I will arrive hungry, try anything and pay deep attention to the way food hits the palate, and how every ingredient is married. I will be discerning…
The Post Hotel & Spa review
Before our recent stay at the Post Hotel & Spa, I’d never stayed at a Relais & Château property. I’d never driven through Banff National Park. I’d never been to Lake Louise. So this was a stay of many firsts. When The Post Hotel invited us for a visit, we had nothing else planned. It…
Are you owed a polyurethane foam cash settlement?
Price-fixing seems to be in the air these days. But the good news is that the law is on your side, and Canadians have 38 million reasons to celebrate. That’s because one of the biggest price-fixing settlements in Canada has been reached and it’s time for YOU to collect. You know that foam you might find…
A review of Kal Tire’s Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV R2 winter tires
If there ever was a winter to test and review my first-ever set of winter tires from Kal Tire, this is the one. We’ve had multiple BIG snowfalls, some icy conditions and a whole bunch of slushy mess to contend with – and it’s only January. Exclusive to Kal Tire in many parts of Canada…
Titus Mountain Family Ski Center review
I’d never heard of Malone, New York; that is until Titus Mountain Family Ski Center – neatly tucked into the Adirondacks of upstate NY – got in touch with news that it was offering the Canadian dollar at par on lift tickets and at participating accommodations. (Good news for Canadians since it’s only 20 minutes…
Huge review: knix bra and knix underwear
Five years after first writing this post, I’m adding a much-needed update since there are so many new knix products. Whether you’re looking for a knix bra or knix underwear, get ready — because this knixwear review is huge. Let me start with this: I am a sucker for good undergarments. But I have very…
7 things I wish I could have expected when I was expecting (sponsored post)
There are a lot of things that come with motherhood. And 20/20 hindsight is definitely a big one. If I could go back in time and re-write my own version of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, this is how it would all play out… Expect to be tired. Like, maybe forever. And not in…
Do your winter boots have a “snowflake rating”? (sponsored post)
As a bona fide Canadian, I have learned to embrace winter. That’s mostly because I’ve figured out that being warm is the single most important thing differentiating a terrible winter experience from a magical one for me. The result? I’ve amassed quite a collection of winter coats, hats, mitts and boots over the years. But…