• Beauty & Wellness

    Happy National Lipstick Day!

    Whoops!  A day late but, Happy National Lipstick Day everyone!  I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember what day it is anymore, don’t they all feel the same?  Apparently yesterday was National Lipstick day! How could I forget?  Yes, it’s a totally made up and frivolous holiday, but I think these days we all need a little more…

  • Entertaining & Food,  Food

    Skinny Raspberry Mojito

    It’s the middle of July and it’s been hot the last few weeks!  My first time ever garden is growing and the mint has gone wild!  You know what that means, forecast is showing lots of mojitos ahead!! We had a great weekend and decided to put that mint to good use Saturday night!  But decided to try something a…

  • Home Design & Decor

    Backyard Inspiration: Creating Our Outdoor Oasis

    We’re only a few weeks into the summer and already it has become for us the place to be!  especially this year where we aren’t going anywhere and there will be no vacations, our backyard needs to be our getaway and outdoor oasis.  While I love it out there, our patio set is starting to show some wear and tear. …

  • Fashion,  Style

    It’s Sandal Season!

    It’s my favourite time of year!  It’s sandal season and I’ve got you covered with Sandals for every single day!!  Once summer hits I’m in flip flops, sandals and wedges all the time and there is no chance you will see me in “real” shoes until September, and even then I often go into October wearing sandals.  Yup, I’m a…

  • Entertaining & Food

    Canada Day Sangria!

    Happy Canada Day everyone!  What do you have planned for today?  Yes, this year is going to be a bit different from other years but it’s sunny and beautiful out, and we are going to make the most of it and celebrate!  Before we head out for a little social distancing visit with the grandparents, I’m whipping up a batch…

  • Entertaining & Food

    Ultimate Stay at Home Canada Day Party Essentials!

    As my kids like to say, “Wait, what”???  Canada Day is just a week away – what are your plans this year?  Admittedly this year is going to be a bit different because many of us across Canada are still social distancing while things slowly start to re-open.  Unfortunately this year we won’t be throwing our usual epic party with…

  • Beauty & Wellness

    My Top Picks from the Beautycounter Friends & Family Sale

    Who doesn’t love a sale??  That’s one thing you will never, ever hear me say! Beautycounter just kicked off their Friends and Family Sale this week and it’s the sale us clean beauty lovers have been waiting for all quarantine!! The sale only happens twice a year, usually at the beginning of Summer and again in the Fall and this…

  • Home Design & Decor

    Easy Ways to Update Your Backyard for Summer!

    Summer officially arrives at the end of the week but with the weather we’ve been having lately it feels like it’s already here.  Is your backyard ready for summertime and outdoor living? Over the last few years the backyard has become an extension of the inside of our home.  Many of us spend so much time out there, entertaining, dining,…

  • Living,  Style

    2020 Father’s Day Gift Guide!

    I have been a little MIA and have no idea where the time is going!  I can’t believe that Father’s Day is in a week!  Have you thought about a gift for the special guys in your life – dad, grandpa, your hubby or partner?  I just started thinking about it yesterday and thought this year might be a bit…

  • Beauty & Wellness

    The Good Clean Sun Event Is On Now!!

    It is going to be one beautiful sunny day here in Toronto and I just can’t wait!  So get out there, get some sun and don’t forget your sunscreen!  If you need to stock up on safer sun care, you’re in luck because the Beautycounter Good Clean Sun Event is on now until May 26th! When you spend $150 CAD/$125…