I don’t know about you, but I’m a die-hard Shoppers Drug Mart customer. I have been since I went away to university (way back in 19-ninety-cough-cough) and my parents let me get a credit card to do “essential shopping,” which included groceries and toiletries. Shoppers was my guilty retail therapy joint because I could buy so much more…
A very SKECHERS Mother’s Day
I’m all about playing matchy-matchy with my daughter, even though this was never something my mom did with me. So with some help from SKECHERS, I love that the three of us are now sporting GoWalk casual sneakers! I’ve been a longtime fan of the GoWalk series, starting with my first pair several years ago…
Being more eco-friendly — one flush at a time
As I scrolled Facebook and Twitter on April 22, I was inspired by everyone’s environmental stewardship; so I went shopping on Earth Day. On the list: a new eco-friendly toilet and faucet for our rec room bathroom. At seven years old, it was time for a bit of a facelift anyway, so I figured I’d…
FIXING POTHOLE AND WINTER-DRIVING DAMAGE (sponsored post)
We live in a small town that, for years, was considered the country. Slowly but surely, as more houses are built here, it’s going from semi-rural to suburban. But some of those old country roads just aren’t keeping pace. If I’m not stopping to get the mail from our communal postal stand up the road,…
Surface Pro 4 review
I’m a working mom. One who commutes — often by train — into the city once a week. One who spends a lot of time using social media apps. And one whose kids are device-savvy and love their games. So having the opportunity to play with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 for the last couple of…
Toronto Sportsmen’s Show 2017 (sponsored post)
I swear, I used to be super-outdoorsy. I was the kid who played alongside creeks and caught fish. I once found a garter snake and brought it home as a pet. I have portaged. I have set up tents in many provincial parks. And I can roast a mean marshmallow. And I want my kids…
Moto Z Play & Moto Mods review
In the past five years, I’ve owned or tested three iPhones, two Samsung smartphones, and the budget-minded Idol3. Quite a variety. And yet none hold up to the versatility I’ve found in the Moto Z Play and its complementary Moto Mods. I’m so grateful to Motorola for letting me play with not only the best smartphone…
Bollé Duchess ski goggles & Synergy ski helmet review
Heather is a mom of three (kid No. 1 is 17, kid No. 2 is 15 and kid No. 3 is 10 — but that’s just a chronological list, not in order of “favourites,” because that changes daily, she says!) She’s also got three fur babies and works full time. She’s a wife to “Chops,”…
SKECHERS style for unpredictable weather
Stella & Dot Getaway Bag
As someone who travels at least once a month — and often much more — and who rarely checks luggage, I have tried every weekender bag out there. I’ve used old diaper bags, various backpacks, totes, duffles, messenger bags, you name it. When a friend told me that the Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM was her…