As soon as the snow begins to melt in my little corner of Southern Ontario, just west of Toronto, I start to get Spring Fever. Planning my outdoor spring clean-up and garden. Planning my outdoor adventures and hikes. And most importantly, I think about doing some fresh Spring decorating on a budget. So how do I update my home decor for spring with a touch of pink aesthetic, as well…
Switching out the winter coats and boots with spring jackets and shoes is usually my first big thing to get ready for spring. I take the time to do spring…
In the last little while, I’ve been checking out many skincare products. It seems like the perfect time, since winter is when my skin really shows the effects of aging.…
I was going through some of my old blog posts and found one that’s my favourite for so many reasons. Back in 2013, I was going through some of my old photos from previous years. They were of us hiking at Crawford Lake Conservation Area, near Milton, Ontario. It’s close to Toronto, has some of the most scenic spots and gives you a big dose of nature when you need…
During our UK honeymoon in 2012, my husband and I had many a moment where we said “I wish I had not… ” or “I wish I had brought with…
One evening, my husband and I had a scratching match. Who was the itchiest of all? Strange competition to have, but not surprising because of the season. Our skin was…
It’s hard to stay committed to working out as a New Year’s Resolution. I totally get it – I’ve been there many times. There are so many things that can throw you off track. Illness, busy days and sometimes tiredness are some of the key things that make it hard to keep exercising. This January, I’m starting a 30 day fitness challenge to keep active each day. But what if…
If your child has access to YouTube Kids, I feel for you. I really do. It’s the bane of my existence. Aside from the unbelievable number of “Daddy Finger” videos…
Some people prefer experiences to things. Gifting them for the Holidays or their birthday can be more difficult than for most other people. When you ask them “What would you…
I’ve been in a lipstick rut. Change is good, right ladies? And what better way than with a new lipstick. Since I’m gravitating towards natural products these days, I picked up a brand that’s fairly new to Canada. And because it’s so good, I had to share with you my Nude by Nature lipstick review. My favourite shades have always been neutral pinks and lighter colours that accent my lips…
When I was in Grade Seven, during a class trip to Quebec City, we learned about proper fine dining etiquette. Our lesson included when to use certain types of cutlery…