Category: Fashion & Beauty

Staying Ahead Of The Back To School Chaos

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I can’t believe that the new school year is less than a few weeks away, can you? So many emotions and so much to do before it all begins! Like most parents, we try to do our school shopping early but always tend to find ourselves shuffling at the very last minute to pick up those last few supplies just days before the big day. What makes it even more crazy is that this year my children are attending a school that does not have a uniform so that…

Summer Mom Essential- The Mom-o-kini

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ The words bangin’ bikini just don’t seem to apply much after you have children, unless you are Jessica Alba or Kim Kardashian of course. But keep in mind that there are other options to keep you covered and still make you look and feel sexy. One thing I have struggled personally with is ditching the bikini for a one-piece bathing suit, especially because I feel like that is the transition to being a ‘geezer’ on the beach – I just ain’t ready for that. Enter the monokini, or as I…

My Father’s Day Gift Suprise Plus JORD Watch Exclusive!

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________     I recently shared a preview to my Father’s Day surprise for my hubby via Instagram and I am happy to report he LOVED IT! You see, my husband is a simple man, not hard to please however hardly ever gets excited over material things…this makes gift giving almost impossible! Here is the pick I shared – isn’t it pretty?   When I was introduced to JORD wood watches, I was intrigued with the idea of making something mechanical appear organic. My husband is huge on natural…

Before You Microblade – Try This!

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Ok, ladies I have a secret… For the past month I have been free of eyebrow penciling and I didn’t give into the microblading craze. How you ask? Wunderbrow! I first heard about this product online while searching for alternatives to eyebrow tattooing or microblading and came across millions of reviews (some good, some bad). Since I was overly fed up with constantly filling in my dissapearing brows I thought I would give it a try. After ordering on Amazon, I received my package within 2 days and…

Summer Clothing Haul With Giant Tiger – Just In Time For My Birthday! #ShareTheSecret

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ As some of you may know, I recently moved to a remote neighborhood with literally 1 grocery store in our town and a few little shops, for a person who loves to shop – this was torture! That is until someone told me that we have Giant Tiger stores located 15 minutes away from my home in 3 locations – all 3 only 15 minutes away from me!! To be completely honest, the first time I really shopped at the yellow Tiger was when I moved here and…

Ultimate Guide To Summer Stains!

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Summer is full of all kinds of messy, don’t fret! Here is a handy little list of ultimate solutions! Your guide to Summer stains is easier than you think, just memorize, pin or even print for a clean and simple Summer enjoyed by all!    

The Secret To A Happy, Healthy Period

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Let me introduce you to my latest life saver – Lunapanties  No more running out of pads when aunt flow decides to visit, no more worry that perhaps she’ll come a day earlier than expected and absolutely no more money thrown down the drain! I know what you are thinking, ewwww I don’t wanna see blood let alone wash bloody underwear! Right? WRONG! Honestly, it isn’t as bad as you may think and Lunapanties makes it easy to avoid even seeing the red stuff. Their liners come in black-…

Culottes: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ When I found out that culottes were back in style I immediately got excited! How can a girl, let alone a busy mama of 2 hate these wonderfully spacious pants anyhow? Culottes by definition are women’s knee-length trousers, cut with very full legs to resemble a skirt – amazing right? No more heat induced sticky legs, fashionably chic and of course very loose fitting for that comfortable feel while running errands with the little ones. In theory these are a god-send for mothers everywhere, but in reality for short…

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For a Queen Bee!

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________   If you have a queen bee at home you will love these buzz-worthy ideas for Mother’s Day! Black and white, with a hint of gold will hit her in the sweet spot every time. Classic, comfortable and shiny – just like that favorite woman in your life! Bee Metro Watch: Kate Spade $225 CAD. Emilla Canisters: Zgallerie.com $89-129 Sparkle Bee Broach: Banana Republic $43.50 Honey Bee Bath Bomb: Lush $6.55 Still time to shop – what are you waiting for! Queen bee is sure to send a little…

Yoga Wear: 5 Alternatives to Lululemon

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          Here’s a list of personal faves, when lululemon has you bored…can that even happen? If it does, check it out this comprehensive list of new places to shop!   FLOW-Active FLOW-Active carries a lot Canadian brands and has some really funky clothing at pretty affordable prices! With a variety of brands Made in North America such as Tonic, Karma, Koral, Onzie, Loko, Lazypants, and Free Label. Carries both ladies and menswear and has a pretty good clearance section too!   Onzie Onzie has really hippy inspired pieces, perfect for…