I'm planning a quest to visit every National Park and National Historic Site in Canada, starting next month. It'll take me upwards of 10 years, given the size of the country and the remote location of some of the sites/parks. I'm saying this because I'll definitely be needing some music with me to listen to in hotel rooms when I travel! The Belkin Fusive Bluetooth Speaker is really light, comes with its own carrying case and puts out great sound. It's a clear winner when it comes to portability ...
Giveaways
Spruce up your Bathroom with a Speed Connect Faucet (with Giveaway)
It's officially winter now. In my world, winter means more time spent indoors. To warm up during the cold months ahead, and to relax after a hectic holiday season, I plan on taking many more baths and pampering myself overall. Who wants to stare at an unsightly bathroom faucet that doesn't suit the general mood of the bathroom? Have friends and family staying with you? This is a great idea for enhancing the look of your bathroom or powder room. The Speed Connect line of faucets from American ...
The Perfect Cold Weather Travel Companion (Plus Giveaway)
Warm drinks on cold winter days come courtesy of my Thermos Insulated Travel Tumbler. Sometimes, it's all I can do in the morning to pour some hot coffee in it and take it in the car to work with me. Luckily, this tumbler allows my coffee to stay hot for 5 hours. Another thing I love about this tumbler is the excellent seal on the lid. The open/close switch and the written text make it so I know exactly when my drink is safely sealed away inside. You'll have your chance to win one of these ...
DIY Holiday Treats for Gift-Giving #FeelGoodHoliday (with Giveaway)
I like to enjoy healthy, delicious cereal a few times a week, though not always for breakfast. I'm a big fan of the Love Crunch line, and was happy to see a few flavours of it in the box I received from Nature's Path. I got my brother hooked on it, too! For those of you who are gluten-free, there are several cereals to choose from, so don't feel left out! If you feel creative, you can use Nature's Path cereal in a lot of recipes this holiday season. With a few other ingredients, you can put ...
The Great British Columbia ShakeOut Earthquake Preparedness Guide Giveaway
Living in an earthquake prone area, and having seen the after-effects of earthquakes in other dense urban areas around the world, I know the importance of being prepared for when the Big One hits. One of my clients, emergency preparedness expert Jackie Kloosterboer, wants to help you feel prepared, not scared. To do so, she's offering a copy of her book My Earthquake Preparedness Guide for giveaway. ...
3 Ways to Make your Home Office more Productive (Plus Giveaway – Canada Only)
A well-organized work space allows you to efficiently work on your computer with the greatest of ease (or maybe binge watch shows on Netflix while you scroll through your Facebook feed in the middle of the day. Whatever productive and efficient mean to you. No judgement). I'm showing you how to have both energy and workspace efficiency with these 3 ways to make your home office more productive: ...
Scotch Expressions Tape Giveaway $50 ARV (Canada only)
What is it about summer that makes me want to spend all of my time working on craft and DIY projects? I keep checking out local thrift stores, online sites and other places to see if there are pieces I can repurpose, up cycle or otherwise fix up. With all the lovely colours and patterns of tape in the Scotch Expressions Tape collection I'll have plenty of options for how to decorate the furniture pieces I find this summer. To change out my décor seasonally, I'll be using Scotch Expressions ...
Way Spa Father’s Day $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway
This Father's Day, treat the men in your life to a different kind of gift: a gift certificate to WaySpa.com! I used to treat my dad to shoulder and back massages as a child, so I know he'd appreciate a Way Spa gift certificate for Father's Day. What about the men in your life? I bet they could use a relaxing massage or other spa services, too. I'm pleased to announce that I have a $50 Way Spa gift certificate for giveaway right here! This is open to Canada only and ends June 23rd at midnight ...
Wagner FLEXiO 890 Stationary Paint Sprayer Giveaway
Do you have some fun DIY/Décor projects coming up this summer? Maybe you plan on re-painting the exterior of your home, want to change the look of the inside of your home with a fresh coat of paint, or want to refresh some furniture pieces with new colours. This giveaway is totally for you! My mom is going to be selling her home in the next year or so, and I think the Wagner FLEXiO 890 would be so amazing for her—to get her home looking more fresh and ready to sell! Whatever your painting ...
Jabra Vox Headphones Giveaway Canada Only Ends December 20
It's getting to the end of the year now and I know my stress levels are pretty high. I find that having some alone time with my tunes and my thoughts really helps to suppress the stress. What type of music do you usually listen to to de-stress? The Jabra Vox Headphonesare great for zoning out during some downtime—they are wonderfully noise cancelling. Vox’s sculpted design is based on professional in-ear monitors for musicians that give maximum space for powerful sound and strong bass. ...