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Skincare that makes you glow? Yes please! Not too long ago, I spoke about products that helped keep skin looking its best during Winter but with this recent heat wave, now is as good a time as any to update you all on my Burt's Bees journey. If you follow me on Instagram, you may ...
Winter months can be very hard on your skin, especially if your skin is generally dry or sensitive. Awhile back, I dedicated an entire skincare series solely on products that stood up well to our Canadian Winter. If you missed it, you can read one of those posts here. While moisturizer plays an important part ...
With many communities in lockdown and malls forced to close just before the shopping rush, many people are resorting to online shopping or looking for gifts at mass retailers like Walmart and Costco. If you are a savvy shopper however, you'll look no further than Shoppers Drug Mart! It's a great place to pick up ...
If you are a regular follower of this site, then you already know the drill - every year around the Holidays, The Body Shop releases products and gift sets for every budget and donates a portion of those sales to a great cause! This year, The Body Shop has teamed up with the Canadian Women's ...
To be considered "vegan" a product must contain no animal by-products or animal-derived ingredients like beeswax or squalene. Vegan products can be cruelty free however being Leaping Bunny Certified does not necessarily mean that a brand is also vegan. Nowadays, more and more brands are offering vegan products so we thought it would be fun ...
A good dry shampoo can be a real lifesaver when you have no time to wash your hair the good old fashioned way! They've been around since the mid 20th century but really only became popular in the last decade or so. If you've never used a dry shampoo or don't know how one works, ...
Whether you diffuse essential oils purely for the olfactory experience or use them specifically for your health or home, the search for high quality oils that don’t break the bank can be a difficult one. Over the years we’ve tried everything from Saje, Thursdays Plantation, Young Living, Revive, Muji, Now Essential Oils, Nature’s Truth, Aromaforce, ...
Dull, tired-looking skin is not just something middle-aged women experience. Women (and men) in their 20's and 30's also experience dullness and dehydration or can wake up feeling unrefreshed and looking fatigued. Neutrogena knows this and recently tasked four young scientists across the globe to create a new range of products powered by Neoglucosamine® (a ...
With everything happening in the world right now and the absolute need for all of us to be social distancing, now more than ever self-care routines should be the daily norm at home. As many of you know, in addition to running this blog, I also work in the healthcare field. I want to start ...
A New Year usually means a new you or at least a resolution to make some sort of change for the better. Am I right? This month I've partnered with Revive Superfoods - a local Canadian start-up company to see what all the smoothie hype is about and have been testing out their preservative free, ...
Beautiful makeup starts with healthy skin and a consistent skin care routine can make a world of difference on how your skin looks and feels. Winter usually brings out the worst in my skin. It gets super dry, dull and red from the cold and it can also have an uneven texture. I am always ...
It's that time of year again and with gift-giving season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what to get those special people on your Holiday list! Whether it is a Kris Kringle office party, stocking stuffer or that perfect gift for a friend or teacher, the beauty gifts below are sure ...