It's summertime and I'm getting my apartment ready for the arrival of a few guests! Because I live in another province from my immediate family, I often have summer overnight guests who stay between one and 5 days. I want to make my guests' stay as comfortable as possible for the time they're staying with me. Little details make all the difference. These essentials don't cost much money and in fact, you could use things you already have at home. With a list like this, you may run the risk of ...
Tazim Damji
Studied Interior Design in college and Art History and First Nations Studies in university. She is passionate about gadgets, video games and technology, loves pouring over interior design magazines and blogs, and is an avid traveller. Tazim Damji
8 Reasons To Tour Morocco in Your Lifetime
Adventures unite to explore the beauty of Morocco. Located in North Africa, the country offers the tourist a taste of culture, relaxation and history. Everyone should visit the stunning country at least once. See below for 8 reasons to tour Morocco in your lifetime. ...
5 Key Ways to Get your Ideas off the Ground
You've got the ideas. Now make 'em happen. If you're like me, you have no shortage of ideas floating around in your head. How many of those ideas do you actually end up acting on/making happen? Maybe it's shiny object syndrome, or. . ."squirrel!" Whatever it is, it's time now to start moving forward on some of your ideas. Here are five key ways to get your ideas off the ground: 1. Write down all your ideas To clear up some mental space, write down all your ideas on one big list. If you have lots ...
Champion 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Generator Review
Why Own a Generator? Power outages are regular occurrences throughout the country, especially during colder months. Power goes out, most commonly, due to snow storms or high winds, but outages can happen at any time throughout the year. A dual fuel generator will help you have peace of mind during power outages. I have been provided with the generator shown above as compensation for writing my review. A $50 Canadian Tire gift card will be given away on this blog for Canadian residents - ...
3 Ways to Celebrate the best Moments of Last Year
As we start a new year, it's easy to get lost in all the planning, resolution-making, and excitement about the year ahead of us. There are so many lessons that can be learned from last year, and even more special memories that should be cherished. In an effort to not let the years all blur together, I like to do a few things to celebrate the previous year every January. Do you have any traditions around celebrating special moments in your life? I would love to hear them! Do you have any ...
5 Reasons why Your Self-Care isn’t Working for you
Take a bath. Light some candles. Get a pedicure. These are just some of the ideas I've often seen touted in articles promoting self-care. Here are 5 reasons why your self-care isn't working for you: ...
Encouraging Mantras for a Clean Slate
At the end of the week, I imagine a blackboard being erased clean for the weekend. On Monday, a fresh, clean slate (chalkboard) is ready for the lessons ahead. This helps me to think of each new week as a fresh start to work towards my goals. "Any beginning is a time of special power for habit creation, and at certain times we experience a clean slate, in which circumstances change in a way that makes a fresh start possible. Many people deliberately use the New Year or their birthdays as a ...
5 Tools to Finish the Year Strong
Whether or not your year has gone as planned, there's still time to finish the year strong! **This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. 1. Reflect back on the year behind and set goals for the new year - For the past few years I've used Molly Mahar of Stratejoy's Holiday Council to celebrate my year's wins and planning the next year in a mindful and deliberate way. Going through this 3-week online program helps me to see how ...
Unique Experiences for Gifts – Breakaway Experiences
Experiences make for great gifts for any occasion (or no occasion at all.) They are great for the person who has everything or wants nothing. Young or old, experiences can be enjoyed by everyone. If you're looking for unique experiences for gifts, Breakway Experiences is the place where gift-giving should begin. I recently had a chance to check out a nearby experience: Winter Eagle Viewing Float with The Squamish Rafting Company, thanks to Breakaway Experiences. All opinions are my own. ...
Roku Streaming Stick + Review
The Roku Streaming Stick + may well become your new favourite travel essential gift idea entertainment must-have When I was sent the Roku Streaming Stick + I was surprised by how small the powerful little stick was! Could this one stick —not much bigger than an average USB stick— really provide me with so much entertainment? Some of my favourite things about the Roku Streaming Stick + The remote is light and easy to use. I love that I can turn on/off my TV and adjust the ...
