Category: Fashion & Beauty

Travel More, Pack Less – How We Travel Without Checking A Luggage

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I am about to tell you how you can pack for travel simply with just a carry on luggage and an agenda for adventure with a few easy steps and a checklist that will make you want to plan your next trip. Enjoying time off with your family should never be a hassle and now with these packing tips it doesn’t have to be! Our family loves to travel and makes a point of venturing off at least 2 times a year for a week at a time. Truth is,…

Let The Kids Decide What They Wear – Even If It Kills You

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Long are the days when my kids would have perfectly matched outfits, socks and accessories to complement. When the boys were little I used to stress over what they’d wear the next day and even pack for events in advance just so that even their PJ’s would be in model form when we went out. I made them little reflections of who I wanted them to be, even spent more on their wardrobes then I could ever imagine for my own. I still could put all of my energy into…

Marie Kondo Your Methods Have Made Me Angry

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Marie Kondo’s methods of folding and organizing have been taking the internet and our homes by storm. I for one held off on watching any of her episodes on Netflix until now. Today I streamed episodes back to back with admiration and tiny sparks of genius about tips on how to tidy up. My home is pretty minimal in terms of accumulating ‘stuff’ over time. I tend to throw a lot of unused items and only keep what we really need but today, I too feel overwhelmed with junk! Within…

Abercrombie & Fitch Erasing Gender Stereotypes

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In January, Abercrombie Kids introduced it’s new gender neutral clothing line called The Everybody Collection (#Everybodycollection) and word on the street is that they are ready to add to it with a very special partnership. Fashionista Giuliana Rancic and her six-year-old son Duke’s inspired collection is said to debut April 2019 and I can’t wait! I have always been a big supporter of helping children find their way without bombarding them with gender specific clothing, toys or accessories. Both of my boys were raised this way and I am passionate about…

Trends Making Comeback That I Wish Would Retire Forever!

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I was born in the 80’s, many would argue that I am not in fact an ’80’s’ kid because I was born in 1980 and didn’t full experience the era to the fullest but I do remember it well. I remember so many parts of my childhood and fashion from the late 80’s to early 90’s is something I personally don’t want to experience again. Neon clothing that made you look like some sort of pylon from afar, spandex bicycle shorts with just enough shine to show off those dimply…

Maison Berger – Fighting Odours Without Effort

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Don’t know about you, but my house always seems to retain a neutral scent about it. Nothing’s wrong with neutral but when I visit my friends or family members i am immediately overwhelmed with a fresh simple aroma to their homes and I’ve often wondered how they do it without bombarding their washrooms and hallways with candles and scented plug ins! With 2 kids who are graduating to the teen years soon occupying most of the space, a husband who is always running in and out of the house and…

Frothy Bath Bomb DIY

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Over the weekend the boys and I experimented a little with our traditional bath bomb recipe and came up with an alternative that was too irresistible not to share. Apparently we’ve gone through a phase whereby each and every bath time experience must be accompanied by a bubbling treat – of-course I am also guilty of loving bath bombs too so I can totally relate to the boys needs when it comes to making bath time fun. The only downfall is that the store-bought versions are often costly and sometimes…

Bathtime Fun – DIY Kids Clay Soap

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Seems slime and mould-able play is all the rage with school-aged children these days and since my children regularly struggle with wanting to take a bath I thought the perfect solution to get them motivated would be combining play with the bath-time struggle.  Who needs bath toys when you have something fun and creative to pass the time – plus clay soap also effectively washes all those hard to reach spots! When looking on the internet for recipes I came across a whole slew of soap-like recipes as well as…

All Things Cozy – Winter Must-Haves!

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  Every season has that one staple item you just have to have in order to fit into the fashion loop and Winter is no different. The following items are simple, understated and cost-effective ways of keeping up with fashion trends while maintaining a little cash flow in your pocket.  Splurge a little and make sure to show off because these will keep you warm and looking great! Flannel Blanket Scarf for Women – $24.94 CAD oldnavy.ca This is the must-have fashion staple this season! Blanket scarves are EVERYWHERE –…

The Knee Boot Fashion Flop – When Plus Sized Is NOT The Average Woman

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    I assume there are women out there who have stopped and looked at the gorgeous plus sized models and thought “but they have great legs”….if you are a woman with larger calves, maybe you can relate to this.   Winter is almost upon us and every single year I find myself looking for a cute pair knee boots, rain boots or whatever to keep my legs warm and look stylish for the upcoming colder weather. Every year I am disappointed by the lack of variety on the market…