I happen to love to give (and receive) gift sets. Which is why these 3 Fabulous Holiday Skin Care Gift Sets from Olay are spot on…it’s ME TIME in a box…what could be easier?! Gift Set Ideas For Her… Olay gift sets are easy (you can find them at practically every major drug and grocery store) and…
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Clairol Root Touch Up by Nice ‘n Easy
In just 10 minutes, you can make your life easier by using Clairol Root Touch Up by Nice ‘n Easy. Yes, I really colour my hair with Clairol. Yes, it really makes my life easier – and here’s how… Pre-kids, I loved the salon experience – it was lovely Me Time. Post-kids…I find going to…
Shop terra20
Easy. Ethical. Quality. These are the reasons you will want to Shop terra20 (this holiday season and throughout the year!). One look at terra20’s clean and organized website and you will be hooked… Don’t you love a clean shopping experience? terra20 fits both online and in-person shoppers as an Ottawa area department-style stores (expansion to…
Savvy Saver Tips
Could you use some Savvy Saver Tips? Who can’t?! Whether you are just starting out (and living at Moms and Dads) or in the thick of it (with mortgage, dependents, big expenses) or in the home stretch (I can’t wait for retirement and travel!). Savvy Saver Tips will help you achieve your goals…responsibly. With Financial Planning Week…
Stop Illegal Tobacco
What impacts your life more than you know? This was a question I asked myself, in 2009, when I was assigned to write a magazine story on the affects of Smokeprint (Environmental impact of tobacco use). A new study has taken this question – what impacts your life more than you know – a step further….
Tips For Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
These Tips For Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility are inspired by a recent TD Study on the State of Financial Education in Canada. Financial education shouldn’t start when kids are in high school. The earlier kids start learning about finances the better! Responsible money management and financial decision making skills are a life skill. TD offers tools and…
The Commonality of Dietainment
The Commonality of Dietainment (Unhealthy diet messages disguised as harmless entertainment) astounds me. These negative messages are subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) in every form of media these days – when did being perfectly imperfect get un-cool?… Can’t we just agree to Stop Dietainment. Now.?!… The Commonality of Dietainment If something says “tips” “secrets” “hot” or “sexy” —…
Stop Dietainment. Now.
DIETAINMENT: Unhealthy diet messages disguised as harmless entertainment. Are your kids exposed? Mine are…Every. Single. Day. In their Instagram feeds. Commercials. Music videos. Ads. Dietainment is everywhere. “Get skinny in just one week” “Are you bikini season ready?” “10 celebrity secrets to a hot body” What kind of messaging is this sending our daughters and sons?…
Halloween Costume and Halloween Decor Ideas
Halloween Costume and Halloween Decor Ideas can be fun, frugal, and really pretty easy when you just add a bit of creativity to your thinking. I started with a general plan and then from that sprang spooktacular inspiration! It’s easy to get everything you need for a perfect Halloween… I started with a visit…
3 Tips To Reduce Dry Skin
Fall. Colder air. Dry skin. Layers of clothes. Though I LOVE the layers of clothes (I’m a layer girl) I don’t love the colder air and dry skin. Here are 3 Tips To Reduce Dry Skin to help reduce the irritated and sometimes red skin brought on by seasonal changes… 3 Tips To Reduce Dry…
Easy Back To School Style
Let’s make this easy…like…Easy Back To School Style. I (and thankfully my kids agree) classic, layers, and comfort are the keys for back to school clothes shopping. Ready? Set? Let’s get inspired… My daughter bought a green cargo jacket, like the one above, last year and her sister (and I) both crushed on it…
Tips For Donating Your Things
I do it about once a season; making me a bit of an expert to share Tips For Donating Your Things. From clothes to housewares to kid gear…if you aren’t using it…why not donate it so that someone else can enjoy your gently used things?! Free your closet and make someone else’s day! Tips For…