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13 Secret Santa Gifts Under $35 That Won’t Disappoint

November 30, 2017 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There's always going to be that office party, that neighbourhood get-together, or that Auntie Mary who decides we're ALL going to do a Secret Santa this year. We really don't mind. It means buying for fewer people overall and often having a little more fun with gift giving and receiving! We've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: Bellevue Square, e 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize, Enjoy It Snow Brush, L'OCCITANE, Merge Cube, Muskoka Beers, nespresso, Roots, Secret Santa, sugarfina Rose Gummy Bears Cocktail Set, The Grate Scrape, The Redpath Canadian Cookbook, Tile Mate, toque, uniqlo

6 New Beauty Regimes You Need To Try This Spring

May 12, 2017 by Sonya 23 Comments

I've always been careful with my skin during the winter months but now that we're into spring (and soon summer, yay!) you may want to take a look at what you have in your beauty cabinet. Over the past few months, several products have been introduced and I couldn't wait to test them out. So, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Beauty Tagged With: Beauty, Caryl Baker Visage, Caudalie, L'OCCITANE, Lise Watier, pantene, Redken NBD, spring

10 Secret Santa Gift Ideas That Don’t Suck

December 14, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Two words around this time of year can cause panic and terror in the hearts of the most seasoned shoppers; Secret Santa. Whether it's a co-worker or a good friend, the pressure to buy a great gift—one that's within budget AND tailored to your recipient—can feel overwhelming. But, relax! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: BlueQ, Carnivore Club, David's Tea, L'OCCITANE, Lindt Chocolates, Lumas Gallery. Eat my sweet face, Me to We, Retrofestive, Rolo, Saje wellness, Tonic Blooms

How To Survive Travelling With The Kids

July 14, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

We love to get away when we can with our kids and they've always been great travellers even as babies—much to our amazement. This has allowed our family to go further each time we get on a plane. Actually, in most cases kids who are well-equiped with activities to keep them busy and entertained are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Travel Tagged With: american express, apps, Boogie Board, Brush Redux, Cloud 10, family travel, Gravol, Kobo, L'OCCITANE, Nintendo 3DS XL, Saje wellness, Telus, Toronto Pearson Airport, Travelling Kids, Waterlogue

How Scents Can Mould Our Memories

June 29, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

How many times are we taken back to that memory because of a certain scent? It may be triggered by blossoms, spices, nature or even people we meet. When I was growing up I had a lilac bush just outside my bedroom window and it's still something I talk about this time of year and I admit to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: Bvgari, DayNa Decker, essential oils, fragrance, Jo Malone, L'OCCITANE, Verbena

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Beauty-Obsessed Girl & Guy

December 18, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

When we enter into the beauty-realm, it's hard to pick our favourites for the gift giving season. There's so much out there! But after a few months of testing products here are our favourites from head to toe and everything in between. Kaia bamboo tapioca beads is the first DIY cleansing kit for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: Arlesienne, Elizabeth Arden, Grooming kits, Gwen Stefani, holiday gifts, Kaia, King's Crown 1774, L'OCCITANE, Lovefresh, Olay, OPI, Shavers, Smashbox, The Body Shop, Untold

5 Skincare Products To Try This Fall

October 2, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

The seasons are changing and this is when I assess my skin care needs. Winter skin care needs are different from the summer needs when air in the big city is often heavy and humid, wreaking havoc on my skin. But now that the fall is creeping up, the air is cleaner and crisper in the mornings and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: body shop, Emjoi, eye cream, L'OCCITANE, Mary Kay, MICRO Pedi, Philosophy, Purity, Schwarzkopf, SIBU Beauty, TimeWise

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

February 11, 2014 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Roses are red, Violets are blue,  I'm a last-minute shopper, How about you?  Valentine's Day is around the corner. If, like me, you're just finishing paying off Christmas bills and recycling wrapping paper and cards, it may be a little tough to get into the hearts and flowers spirit. Here are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: David's Tea, Gap, L'OCCITANE, Land's End, Old Navy, Pamela Lauz, Play-Do, valentine's day, WalMart

Steamy & Sizzling Gift Ideas for the Holidays!

December 5, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

So, what do you get for that special someone on your "nice-but-sometimes-naughty" list?   Here are a few suggestions that will definitely keep that sparkle in your eyes! Yes, I'm going THERE. We-Vibe 4 ($159.99) - Intimate times can be taken up a notch with this popular line of vibrators for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: aura, Calvin Klein Underwear, church and dwight, Elizabeth Grant, gabriel's inferno, Gift guides, gifts, holidays, kate moss, Kobo, L'OCCITANE, Marc Jacobs, Skin Care, trojan lubricants, we-vibe

Experiencing Beautiful Holiday Scents of Grasse, France

November 4, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary in the South of France this year. A trip of a lifetime. When hubby mentioned that he had something special planned he included stops along the Cote d'Azur with us visiting Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Grasse. We had contemplated visiting Menton as well but we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: Beauty, Cedre & Oranger, Christmas, Cote D'Azur, Fleur D'Or & Acacia, France, French, Grasse, holidays, L'OCCITANE, perfume, Provence

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