“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” ― Brené Brown Although I value the time I spend by myself enjoying nature, going for a walk, or reading during my lunch break, little time passes before I feel the need to connect with my friends. I reach for my cellphone in my bag, I send a text message and maybe a picture of ...
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Stylish Mobile Accessories for People on the go (with Giveaway – Canada Only)
I don't know about you, but I use my iPhone for pretty much everything — which means that the battery runs out fairly quickly. With all the use that phone-y gets, I feel safe knowing that she is protected from scratches and what-not with Belkin's TrueClear Invisiglass Screen Protector. I feel much better knowing that I won't run out of battery life at a crucial moment (like when I'm trying to watch funny animal videos or obsessively check my weather forecast app), and that my sweet iPhone is ...
Blurb Custom Personalized Photo Book for My Most Precious Memories
My mom has managed to put a few pictures in albums over the years, but the vast majority of her pictures never make it to her computer or get printed. The ones she has had printed (years ago, before she had a digital camera) just sit in their envelopes and within a big box in the basement. What is the point of taking all those photos and not actually looking at them and enjoying re-visiting the memories? I have thousands of photos in my iPhoto library that I regularly look through for ...
ZAGGsparq 2.0 Portable Battery Charger Travel USB Review
After a long flight or drive, the first thing I do when I go to a hotel room is to take out all of my devices and start plugging them in to be charged. Of course, with limited plugs available at most hotels, it's always a struggle to figure out which items I'll need to prioritize charging. Does this happen to you, too? I usually end up choosing to plug in my laptop because I can't use it on its own, but that leaves my phone, camera, iPad and e-book reader vulnerable to being without battery ...
Lug Airbus Weekender Bag for Organized Travel
Living Life in Colour has never been so easy, with the vast range of bags from Lug. Whether you are looking for something for travel, workouts, work or everyday use, Lug has you covered. I've been travelling for the past week, and won't be settled in for a bit longer in my new apartment in Vancouver—but everything has been kept neat and tidy thanks to my new AirBus Weekender Bag. This bag is big enough to carry all my essentials—my laptop, iPad, eReader, mp3 player, change of shoes, clothing ...
Waterfield Kindle Fire Case Review
In our household, you can almost always tell who something belongs to just by looking at it. Especially with luggage. Tazim's is the pristine and unscuffed bag that's still new and gleaming looking. Mine's the one that looks like it was run-over by a garbage truck, then thrown under a train. At least, that always used to be the case. About a year ago, we stumbled across Waterfield designs, a company that makes travel cases and bags down in San Francisco. They caught our eye for their local ...
PlayStation Vita Review
If I wanted to, I could be writing this blog post from my Playstation Vita. It has a decent web browser, and a touch screen that works. At 5" it's smaller than the iPad, but enormous as compared to the iPhone—even my thick and clumsy fingers can comfortably type. If I really wanted I could also tweet, update Facebook, watch movies, listen to music, or take low resolution photographs. But none of these are good reasons to buy the Vita: It's all about the games. For the first time, a ...
a-JAYS Four In-Ear Headphones Review
Using a-Jays Four series headphones, we wonder: How much do physical aesthetics matter? A: A lot. Suckers for design, we've bought more than one thing just because of how cool it looks, and for all of those reasons these a Jays Four headphones jumped out at us. They feature a relatively minimalist design at a price cheaper than the standard Apple in-ears (the ones with a remote and mic are just under a $100 at our local electronics retailer, while the a-Jays are $70). More intriguingly, the ...
Waterproof iPad2 Case DnD Distribution Review
I knew I wanted one even before I knew what I wanted to use it for—I absolutely love my iPad2. I want to use it every chance I get—but until now, I wasn't able to use it in the bathtub or sitting by a swimming pool. The waterproof locking case for iPad and iPad2 from DND Distribution securely locks on three sides so that no water is able to seep in. There is even a little cloth that comes with it so that you can test it out under water before putting your iPad in the case. The outside is made ...
UncommonGoods Recycled Dad to Be Set Review
Perfect Gift For the Eco-Conscious Dad-to-be. I received the Recycled Dad-to-be Set for review. Uncommon Goods has all sorts of great gifts for men—click here to take a look at the selection! The Recycled Dad-to-be Set, valued at $98, includes: a 100% post-consumer plastic bottles Diaper Dude bag a Rayon from Bamboo Produced Locally babysuit The Baby Owner's Manual with operating instructions, trouble-shooting tips and advice on first-year maintenance. ...