You might laugh, but every winter I pull out those ice grippers that fit onto winter boots and keep them by my front door. I live in the suburbs and without all of the foot traffic you get on city sidewalks, we’re often left with big patches of ice. Not exactly ideal when all a…
Truli wetsuits review — just for women
I started diving in 1999 when I took a trip to Thailand, specifically to get my SCUBA certification. The water was so warm, I didn’t need a wetsuit. A year later, I did my advanced PADI dive cert (on a tiny island in The Phillipines called Boracay). Again, with water temps sticking at around 30…
Modaselle designer consignment
I had been coveting a Balenciaga City bag for years. But aside from its hefty price tag, by the time I finally decided to nab one, the style I liked the most — with the giant rose gold hardware — had been discontinued. I know, I know. First-world problems. What to do? The answer: search Canada’s…
Indochino made-to-measure suit
My husband is a suit man. Even though his job doesn’t demand it most days. But finding a good-fitting suit for Big B’s 6’6”, 300+ pound frame isn’t easy. He’s been down the bespoke road, had a big-and-tall-off-the-rack suit tailored and we even visited a famous tailor in Hong Kong, known for fitting past presidents…
2016 holiday gift guide & epic giveaway
The truth is that I wasn’t going to do a holiday gift guide this year. They’re an insane amount of work because I personally choose every single thing that ultimately makes it into the pages of this here blog. Brands can’t just buy their way in. But then I got a few emails from readers asking…
Consonant Skincare
EPIX Studio photography at Beaches Resorts
It started when The K Man was in my belly — our first family photo shoot. We did the same for Miss Q and they both had newborn shoots done before they turned 10 days old. At least every year or two, we’ve continued booking photo shoots. Mostly because unless I pay someone to take…
Sudio bluetooth headphones
Su-su-sudio is obviously the first thing I thought of when Sudio Sweden got in touch asking if I would review its new Bluetooth-enabled headphones called the VASA BLA. Until the packaging came, I had no idea that the name was borne out of an encounter with Phil Collins. (You’ll have to check out the website…
2016 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD
So we’ve decided that when we visit Mont-Tremblant, we’re road tripping. No more flying for us — it just doesn’t make sense when we live so far east of both “local” airports. To date, it’s the longest road trip we’ve taken with our kids. I know, I know… five to six hours isn’t a long…
Sweet Prana skin care
It’s too embarrassing to take a picture of my ensuite vanity. Because it’s covered in products. Everything from makeup to brushes and other hair tools. And skin-care products… YEEZUS – the skin-care products. As a product review blogger, I have had the opportunity to test pharmacy-level as well as the most luxe skin-care brands –…