Promises...promises! Mascara that will lengthen and separate our lashes. Shampoo that will add shine and bounce. Deodorant that will make our underarms smoother. The beauty industry is very big on promises, and they don't always pan out. When CND Shellac approached me about testing out their … [Read more...]
HotDocs Interview: Kelly O’Brien, SOFTENING
Kelly O'Brien's second pregnancy was uneventful. When her son, Teddy, was born she was told by the doctor that her baby had contracted a virus in-utero. Without any symptoms or signs during pregnancy O'Brien and her family had to face a shocking reality that her son has "extensive … [Read more...]
Good to the last drop
I'm not talking coffee! How many of you have enough cleaning product left at the bottom of the bottle that it feels like a waste to dump out but there is not enough to bring up through the trigger? If you're like me, you splash a dash of water into the bottle so the trigger can pull the cleaner … [Read more...]
Chatting up filmmaker Rob Stewart, REVOLUTION.
It's just past 11 o'clock in the morning and I've made my way to Cafe Diplomatico or "The Dip" we've often referred to. It's a main-stay along College Street where everyone from suits to moms with strollers and old timers like to hang out. It's one of those joints where you can just be yourself. … [Read more...]
Cinefranco Review: Mince Alors! (Big is Beautiful)
The Cinefranco International French Film Festival has descended on Toronto and I've got my eye on a few titles as mentioned in my round up (link here: Cinefranco Film Festival Top Picks.) Another one of my picks... Mince Alors! (Big is Beautiful) is a light-hearted and entertaining film about … [Read more...]
Longer, Fuller, Stronger…we’re talking lashes!
Waaaayyyy back during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September I had visited a few "gifting lounges" to the stars. You know, where the celebrities get invited (or have hand-delivered to their hotel rooms), products and services from various companies. It's nice to see Canadian … [Read more...]
Perfection: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
If you're a sushi lover you may be interested in the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi: Portraits of a Perfectionist. At almost 90 year old, Jiro Ono is a sushi chef with celebrity-like status who runs Sukiyabashi Jiro - a three-star Michelin rated restaurant in Japan. It's not a fancy … [Read more...]
The True Test
It's no secret that I'm a die-hard fan of the iPhone. But I'm open to trying new gadgets. I had the chance to play with the BlackBerry 10 demo last year. I learned about some of the new features on the device and was blown away! I wrote about the 5 cool things you'll want to know about the … [Read more...]
The 2013 Chevy Trax – The Newest Small SUV
I love driving a car. When I turned 16 I could not wait to get my drivers licence. I always knew independence was important and being able to drive and own my own car was at the top of my to do list. Thirty years later I still feel the same way. However, owning a car is expensive! Finding the … [Read more...]
HUGGIES® Snug & Dry Diapers
Life with a little one around is never boring. Parents of babies and toddlers need to be prepared for anything - and Mom and Dad both feel better with the peace of mind that comes with knowing baby's diaper isn't going to leak. Only Huggies® Diapers have Leak Lock® for up to 12 hours of … [Read more...]