Stovetop Christmas Potpourri – DIY Gift Idea

Need a last minute gift idea that won’t break the bank, or perhaps something to make your house feel a little extra merry this holiday season. Stovetop potpourri is one of my favorite smells! Especially because it can be made easily, reused a couple of times and simply made up for gifting too. The combination of oranges, cranberries, nutmeg and cinnamon sticks just feels like Christmas. Simmer on low for a couple of hours and your home will feel so cozy and inviting. The smell lingers for hours afterwards too!  …

#LilGiftList Monkey Jabber GPS Watch Giveaway!

Truth be told I am a helicopter mom in all aspects of the word – I would watch my children every second of every day if I could. But the truth is, sometimes in life things come up like field trips, play dates and simple park play that can keep our children out of direct reach. This year in particular, my oldest had a class overnight field trip and I held him back because of the simple reason that communication was not allowed. Had he had smart watch like the…

#LilGiftList PlasmaCar Giveaway!

If you haven’t already come across a PlasmaCar in your lifetime you are truly missing out. The Original PlasmaCar is an innovative, ride-on toy that harnesses the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, friction, and kid power to move. That’s right, no batteries, gears, or pedals – just pure fun and child’s play at its best! As a family we have tried out these smooth little machines at Chapters Indigo on occasion as well as at friends homes, and to be honest they are super-fun! Even for adults like me.…

#LilGiftList Squashed 3D Game Giveaway!

Be the last pawn on the game cube in order to win against your opponents, only there’s a catch! Make sure you don’t get squashed in the meantime. This play on the traditional flat one sided board game is genius! Brings family game night to a whole new level. My children aged 8 & 11 really enjoy playing this 3D version game because it gets the whole family interacting and excited. The game is all about strategy, logic and risk – perfect for that gamer who is super competitive. Best…

On a Budget -5 Holiday Gift Ideas Everyone Will Love!

Holiday season means endless visits to family and friends and a lot of unexpected visits of your own. Why not be prepared and have something under the tree to pair with wine whenever a spontaneous visit comes into play that is special and doesn’t break the bank. Be prepared with these easy, affordable and super-creative gift ideas any host, hostess or unexpected visitor will love! Just add wine or something small and you are set… Staples Canada has a whole list of ideas to get your imagination started, but just…

Holiday Glam With Koda Nivoli! #LilGiftList

Meet ANNIE, the bag every woman needs for that perfect rockstar look both for an evening out and for a casual look by Koda Nivoli. This is the bag of Holiday Season! With a variety of colors that will match even the pickiest of fashionistas, pair any of them with jeans or with an evening gown for a transitional piece that will have people talkin! I chose the mauve suede color for myself and I have to admit it is soft and luxurious to the touch and the gold strap is…

Every Kids Dream: WowWee MIP AutoBalancing Robot #LilGiftList

I know one thing is for sure, my oldest is asking for a WowWee MIP AutoBalancing Robot this year from the Big Guy and he has been talking about it for ages! Every year there is that one special piece of technology that stands out from the rest, that one tech toy that everyone and their brother wants on their must-have list and this is it! This unique robot comes in 2 colors and sits on top of dual wheels, making zipping around easy and fast -more than just a toy.…

Conair Infiniti Pro Straightening Brush To The Rescue! #LilGiftList

Having super long hair all of my life I have learned a thing or two about straightening it, and most of the time it almost always means damaging and time consuming series of events. That is why I was super-excited to try Conair’s Infiniti Pro Straightening Brush, actually I ripped open the box as soon as it arrived because I just couldn’t wait to try it out for myself. Initial thoughts: How different can it be from my hot iron or blow drying while brushing….let me tell you, MUCH different.…

NeoStrata Skin Care – This One’s For YOU! #LilGiftList

One of the gift ideas I am most excited about on the #LilGiftList this year is NeoStrata’s line of products. I have faithfully been using all of the products pictured below faithfully for the past month and a half and I can honestly say that my skin feels more radiant and less dry in appearance as well as texture. Since I am now well into my 30’s I really think that it is important to take care of the skin I was given in hopes that it won’t turn on…

Staples Little Artist Toy Bundle #LilGiftList

If you have a little (or big) artist on your hands, you will love this gift pack courtesy of Staples Canada! Includes everything needed to create beautiful masterpieces, put on a performance and books that will make coloring for hours exciting with every glide of the pencil! The Crayola Air Marker Sprayer is on Holiday Gift Lists everywhere and I am sure it will be on most children’s Christmas lists too – a power tool of creativity with endless possibilities to make beautiful things. Just plug it in, pop in…