It’s holiday gift guide time, people! And I couldn’t be more excited. (And exhausted.) I do things a little differently each year with my holiday gift guide. Whether that’s breaking it up into categories or narrowing it down to just a few of my favourite goodies, taking my own pics or using a brand’s…
The best holiday gift guide ever for grownups
2018 adult holiday gift guide As a grownup, I feel like sometimes we get ripped off at the holidays. We get so focused on buying for everyone else that we forget to make our own list for Santa. So fear not: I’ve made your list for you…in no particular order. Oh, and this is the biggest…
The best holiday gift guide ever for families
2018 family holiday gift guide When it comes down to it, family is everything. I wanted to showcase more than just stuff this year, too — because experiences are often what make some of the best memories. Oh, and make sure you read all the way to the end…I may have saved my fave for…
A Christmas Carol + Ontario’s ultimate Christmas village
We’re packing up for the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake again soon — this time to see A Christmas Carol! Although I’ve never read the Dickens classic, I’ve seen the original 1951 movie several times and watched Scrooged with my kids in recent years. These movies have been part of my own Christmas tradition for as…
Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute review
We tried our first Dyson cordless vacuum three years ago (feel free to read my earlier V6 Absolute review) and found it hard to go back to corded vacuum cleaners — even though the battery life was really short. So when I heard that the new Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute had hit the market and…
MARY KAY CALLING: TIMEWISE MIRACLE SET 3D (sponsored post)
The first time I ever tried Mary Kay products was in grade 11. I don’t even remember which friend introduced it to me, but I do remember buying an entire set because of the way it made my skin feel. So I’m not sure why it’s taken me 27 years to try it again, especially…
Does Orangetheory Fitness work?
I know you’ve heard of Orangetheory Fitness by now. And you’ve checked out the cost of a monthly membership. So you’re wondering: does Orangetheory really work? The short answer is yes, but the longer answer involves the reasons why. The longer answer also involves positive side effects that have nothing to do with weight loss….
Back to school with Microsoft + Staples (sponsored post)
When I got my first computer in 1995, it was enormous and cost my parents upwards of $3,500; they sacrificed a family vacation to pay for it. All these years later, they remind me from time to time that the four of us didn’t go to Cuba because of that computer. Back-to-school shopping can still…
Aeroplan + Amazon Prime Day = 5x miles (sponsored post)
You don’t need to understand prime numbers to do the math on Aeroplan’s relationship with Amazon for Prime Day. If you’re an Aeroplan member, you’ll earn 5x — yes, FIVE TIMES! — the miles during Amazon’s Prime Day! If you’re not familiar with Prime Day, it’s when Amazon has special offers only for Prime members….
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter foundation + other faves
When I wrote about my favourite beauty products last year, I featured Charlotte Tilbury pretty heavily. And that’s because I just can’t get enough of her makeup. This year, I’m completely obsessed with the Hollywood Flawless Filter foundation and a few other products that have been gifted to me. If you ever wondered what brand…