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My Style. Hard Candy Clothing
When I’m just hanging out playing video games (I’m a total Minecraft addict) I like to wear comfortable clothes that stretch with me. But it still has to look cool. Hard Candy has launched a new...
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13 Colourful Rain Gear Ideas
With the arrival of spring, rain showers are inevitable. Just because the sky is grey and the ground is dark doesn’t mean you have to dress all gloomy. Bring a little sunshine to your rainy day with...
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Wreck It Ralph, Childhood, and Vintage Video Games
Some families play board games; we like to play video games. It probably helps that I am a huge video gamer myself. I think that’s what appealed to me about Wreck It Ralph. It was a step back into my...
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My Style. Skin Care Routine
Originally I never knew you needed a skin care routine at my age so I just used soap and water. That changed after I was invited to attend a teen skin care seminar at the Consonant Body shop.
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My Style. Goody Hair Accessories
I love to style my hair but the fanciest my mom gets is a braid and I can only do ponytails. I am not a hair stylist for goodness sake! I have never been able to do fancy buns or wild hairdos but now...
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Funky Clothes for Boys at Target Canada
When it comes to fashion everyone seems to focus on girls. The boys always seem to be left with sport motifs or camouflage gear. I’m not a fan of either and neither is my son. Most of the clothing my...
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Hair Care without Pain
When I was young my mom kept my hair really short. It wasn’t because I looked stunning in a ‘bowl cut’. It was because she was tired of the fits involved with brushing my long hair. Having gone through...
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My Style. Menchie's Fun
At this age I sometimes don’t feel like I’m important. I am not able to work in a paying job so I feel like I cannot do anything. I’ve discovered you can make a difference other ways. I volunteer at...
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JumpStart Pet Rescue Goes Mobile
Mobile devices are great tools to help young kids with learning. With the countless apps available it can be overwhelming trying to find a good one. JumpStart is known for it’s fun preschool...
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Baby Gift that Benefits Mothers
With their tiny features and ability to draw you into an envelop of love, babies are a beautiful blessing. If you are celebrating a new little arrival, either in your home or the home of someone close,...
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My Style. Philosophy Bubble Bath
I love bubble baths but when I go to the store they only have Dora, Toy Story, and other kid TV show themed bubble bath or some lilac scented bubble bath that I would buy for my Grandma. Then I...
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Panasonic LUMIX In and Out of the Water
Family vacations with our kids usually involve some sort of water, from beaches to water parks, but capturing those fun splash-filled moments can be tricky with my smartphone or standard camera. For...
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5 Natural Bug Repellents
Living in the city I’ve never been big on applying bug repellents on my kids; the chemicals their skin would absorb far outweighed the benefit of avoiding the occasional bug bites. However, this crazy...
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Wednesday's Style File. Sale Shirt.
I love the blue-green colour. It reminds me of the water in Hawaii. When I saw this shirt at Belk department store in Virginia I fell in love with it. Even better was the price. It was 30 percent off...
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Wednesday's Style File. Sourpuss Tiki Dress
Walking up Roncesvalles a new store caught my eye, Doll Factory by Damzels. The window had all these fun dresses on display and there were even more great finds inside. I loved the retro styles.
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My Style. Sephora Concealer Pen
When I went to Sephora I was looking for a concealer because most of the Youtube videos I watched said that this was one of those 'must have' products every girl needs to own.
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Wednesday's Style File. Benefit Goodies
If you follow my instagram account you probably know about my love of Benefit Cosmetics. I love their eye shadow. I love their kits. I love their make-up bags. So I was super excited when a Benefit box...
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My Style. Sunny Shades
I love to go to the beach but the sun is always shining in my eyes and whenever I find a pair of sunglasses I like they are either out of stock or not in my size. Shopping online gives me a bigger...
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Wednesday's Style File. Grown-Up Braids
I like the way braids keep my hair off my face and keep me cooler on hot, sticky summer days (which we have had a few). I don't like the braids my mom does, tight to my head, making me look like a...
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Homemade Peach Basil Ice Cream Recipe
On a recent trip to Nashville we had the chance to visit some great food stops, including Bang Candy Shop. Along with handmade marshmallows they also make their own syrups, perfect for homemade treats...
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