Category Archives: Shopping Ideas
Evil eye ….
I have memories of my aunt visiting from Saudi Arabia and bringing back little trinkets of the evil eye. It always fascinated me. Aesthetically, the contrast of the blue and white was striking. Then when I started working I caught myself drawing an evil eye and sticking to the back of my chair when I [...]
BaaLLs & Klean Kanteen featured on the Marilyn Dennis show
Eco expert Candice Batista provides 10 easy going green tips that will save viewers $2,429.25. It is amazing how much money you can save ( put the Eco in Economics) by using reusable water bottles ie Klean Kanteen; reusable baggies, lunch boxes, micro fibre clothes instead of paper towels and BaaLLs ( reusable dryer balls [...]
Gal Pal featured on Savvymom.ca
Featured on Savvymom.ca as Pick of the week Gal Pal Deodorant Removal Pads Nothing says ‘I got dressed in a rush this morning because I had to get the kids out the door first’ like a white swipe of deodorant across the side of your black sweater. And of course, you never discover it until [...]
Cute bag clips
I am always intrigued with cute functional gadgets. These BPA free non-toxic bag clips by Koziol are cute and works well. Add some colour to the pantry with these whimsical Bird bag clips.
Deal or Steal ?
One day I was walking my dog and dropped by Holt Renfrew. It was packed !!! Turns out there was a John Hardy trunk show and the head designer Guy was there engraving pieces if you purchase the same day. Since that day, I have become a big fan of John Hardy jewllery. Well designed, [...]
Summer is here
It is sunny and I want to swim. Soak wash as featured in People magazine is great for rinsing out swimwear. So do not forget sunscreen, particularly lips. Checkout Acca Kappa luxurious lip balm with sunscreen Available in SPF 6 and SPF 30 [...]
What I got for a 40th birthday gift
I was invited to a surprise birthday party where it stated gag gifts only. However, all those over the hill t-shirts, potty books, Depends…..are over done. The challenge is to fine something funny yet practical. After all, I wanted something that is kinda of a keepsake. The Light it up cufflinks by Cuffwear was the [...]
Spring is here – we need some colour!!! Part I
I am so sick and tired of this weather. Cannot believe that we are still wearing coats in May. However, it seems like Spring is finally approaching as I stare out the window to my garden and see the hostas starting to peep out from the ground. After a fall winter of neutrals – grey, [...]
Cherryhand bag organizer introduces Pink!!!
Cherry Handbag Organizer! A handbag insert with compartments that keeps everything in place and makes changing purses a breeze. As seen in InStyle, O, Shape and Cosmopolitan Magazines, Savvymom.ca, sweetmama.ca and the “A” Morning Show. Handbags are not just a necessity but a fashion statement. Men do not understand but WE need our bags (different [...]
What does Mom want for Mother’s Day?
Whenever I ask Mom what she wants, it is always ” nothing” or “Don’t worry, I have everything I want. Don’t waste money on me.” However, it is always nice to show a bit of appreciation. The Korean book “Please Look after Mom” by Kyung-sook Shin sold 1.5 million copies in Korea and now translated [...]