I should title this post "A Tale of Two Tights". Patterned tights can be tricky to wear sometimes: ones with heavy ribs need to run straight up and down, as do the sorts with cables, or else you look like an errant child. Depending on the size and shape of a motif-type, the lower leg can appear … [Read more...]
Children Separated from Families At Increased Risk.
In a disaster, children are among the most vulnerable victims. Due to the high death toll resulting from Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, many children are now alone, having been separated from parents or other caregivers. Separated children face many challenges in emergencies: Increased … [Read more...]
The Holiday Shopping Experience!
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I'll admit that I started at the beginning of October..okay maybe September. You know, when you see soemthing "just right" for that someone on your list? Tackling a mall during the crush of the holiday season can be either exciting or scary but I know the … [Read more...]
All I Want For Christmas
According to my "Sleeps To Christmas" app there are 28 sleeps until Christmas. The kids completed their lists a few weeks ago and I got a jump start on shopping this year. I have only a few things left to buy and I think I'll have it all done by the end of next week. Then I'll be able to hang … [Read more...]
Deck Your Halls for the Holidays – with a GIVEAWAY
December 1st is just around the corner, and in my house that means it's time to pull out the boxes from the highest rafters of the attic and the deepest corners of the basement, and start decking the halls. The decorating of the house is a task that I simultaneously dread (the boxes...the … [Read more...]
Underthings: What Women Want Post Pregnancy
When I'm out and about, I like to seek out (or stumble upon) hidden gems. I'm not sure if it's my upbringing to go for the less obvious. Case in point? During Fashion Week, I was invited to attend the Toronto Fashion Incubator's Press and Industry Brunch where there was the opportunity to meet with … [Read more...]
Elf on a SHELF. SHELF.
The newest tradition is just days away from year two at our house. No longer is an advent calendar sufficient. Oh hell no. What about watching Charlie Brown Christmas? Rudolph? Yeah well that's part of it - but oh no. Specials just won't do either. Now? It's all about the Elf on a Shelf. Let's say … [Read more...]
New Chocolate Flavours from Green & Black’s Organic
I've discovered a lot of fantastic products in my years as Trend Watch writer, but my discovery of Green & Black's Organic chocolate is one of my favourites. I've long been a fan of good chocolate, and this line direct from England is the world's leader in organic and Fair Trade … [Read more...]
Kitchen Renovation – Before to After
As most of you who follow my blog know, we have been living through over 6 months of a massive home renovation. One of the biggest and most demanding parts of the project was the kitchen. Looking at the pictures below from start to finish makes it seem like just a flash in time but it has been a … [Read more...]
Review: Zaggora Workout Hotpants
You may have heard of Zaggora or have seen them on the side of your Facebook page. The workout pants (aka Hotpants) that uses technology in their fabrics to help you burn more calories. Sounds too good to be true? I was skeptical but I was curious and I know many other women out there in our … [Read more...]
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