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Gifts for Her Under $20!

December 17, 2017 By Lena 228 Comments

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. This post contains affiliate links.

It’s official: there’s just one week until Christmas! By now, you’re probably in one of two camps: 1) the gift-givers who have completely wrapped up their holiday shopping (or have a handful of presents to go), or 2) the gift-givers who have yet to begin.

(That’s what December 23rd is for, amirite?)

If you’re still dragging your feet, I’m here to help with simple suggestions for her under $20. They’re perfect as stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts, and if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you’ll grab FREE Two-Day Shipping, FREE Same-Day and One-Day Delivery on eligible items in select areas. That means you can beat the crowds, shop from the comfort of your home and have your orders delivered straight to your door in a day or two. I placed a huge order on Friday night and my guaranteed arrival day is today! Yes, Sunday! That means I’m spending my weekend mulling apple cider instead of fighting for a parking spot.

So, if you’ve got a special gal to tick off your shopping list, here are my top picks under $20:
Top Row, left to right:

Latest Jar Opener, CDN$ 14.95. In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. This cool little kitchen gadget will make life easier for everyone. Seniors, those with limited or weakened hand mobility and those with arthritic hands will especially love the easy twist opening, non slip grip and excellent rubber inside grip which helps open even the most stubborn jar and bottle lids. I have this jar opener and love it! …

Boo-tiful You! Just Your Everyday Halloween Makeup

October 27, 2017 By Lena 209 Comments

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. This post contains affiliate links.

The concept of “Halloween Makeup” is foreign to me. I mean, why would I invest in subpar cosmetics, that may possibly contain several allergens and other questionable ingredients, from a company I’ve never heard of and may never hear from again… and put them on my face, or the faces of my little ones? Shudder.

Nope! Give me all the dermatologist recommended, ophthalmologist-tested, sensitive skin approved and non-comedogenic makeup, and I’ll make it work come Halloween. Bonus: it’s not just a one-day investment! Purchased strategically, you can incorporate many on-trend shades and use them for both your fright night look and your daily (or special occasion) cosmetics all year round. Case in point: my “Zombie Minnie” costume from 2015.
I used makeup I already had on hand: eyeshadow from a purple/midnight blue palette, a dash of black and white eyeliner and red liquid lipstick. Since this photo was taken two years ago, I’ve amassed even more boo-tiful makeup, including sparkly lip tints, shimmery shadows and bold eyeliners. I can’t wait to play with them next week! …

Back to Routine: Get Your Sparkle On

September 8, 2017 By Lena 207 Comments

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. This post contains affiliate links.

We DID it, friends! We got the kids off to school in a sophisticated and orderly fashion. There were no protests, no tears and definitely no tantrums as they headed out the door.

Oh, wait! That was a dream. It was actually a hot mess, as usual.

On the bright side? I had so much fun back-to-school shopping over the past few weeks. While I’m shopping for my boys, I also like to pick up some shiny new accessories for myself. It’s a great way to recharge, refocus and of course, buy a few gorgeous things because dammit, we deserve it. But I’m not into splurging; instead, I like to find designer dupes that will do the trick. And for the last month, I’ve found some pretty (and pretty darned affordable) gold “working girl’ items from Amazon.ca.
Why gold? Why not! It’s shiny, sparkly and lends a touch of sophistication to all of your tech and office needs. And even though many of these item are priced too-good-to-be-true, I’ve been testing them out for the past month and can attest that they’ve stood up to my frequent (and not so delicate) use. If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to take on the gold trend, here are a few must-have pieces! …

Beach Day Essentials, Amazon News + A Giveaway!

August 7, 2017 By Lena 252 Comments

NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

Also note: This blog post contains affiliate links. Why? Because I’m a brand new Amazon Associate!

But of course I am; my love affair with Amazon.ca has spanned years – fifteen, to be exact – which is actually longer than any romantic relationship I’ve had. From DVDs to photography equipment, clothing to makeup – and now, even food and pharmacy items! – I take advantage of great prices, fast, FREE shipping and unparalleled selection.
Pictured above: Sojos Sunglasses – nineteen (19!!!) friends ordered these beauties when I featured them last month. You can see my girlfriends modelling the sunnies here and here and here! They’re just $17.99 with FREE shipping and returns for Amazon Prime members. …

My “Must Pack” List for Fun Weekend Getaways

July 12, 2017 By Lena 209 Comments

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

We’ve been travelling a lot lately, normally for a week at a time. In fact, since February 2017, we’ve been away from home every single month! I don’t always love pulling my kids out of school, but some of the opportunities that have come our way (Disney Social Media Moms, Expedia/ Visit Orlando, Pandora – The World of Avatar and Visit California) were just too good to turn down. So, we accepted, we experienced, we have the incredible memories. Hashtag blessed.

However, the only negative aspect about constantly being on the go is the catch-up phase, which never seems to end. Over the past few months, most of my emails began with “I apologize, I’ve been travelling, I’m just catching up…”. Ugh. It seems so lame, but it’s the truth! One press trip blended into the next and I still have about 436 emails to go. But I’m not complaining – just acknowledging the underlying reasons for my douchery.

So when my 10 YEAR wedding anniversary rolled around – yes, a HUGE milestone – I couldn’t bear another long vacation, another month of catch up, another relocation which involved packing, passports, etc. I know it’s awful that I was burned out for our special day, but, given our previous travel experiences and the fact that I already have four more press trips booked for later this year, I like to think that we have a year long celebration going on!
But we couldn’t just let the big day pass without acknowledging it in some way. And our decision was an easy one – spend a weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where we were married 10 years ago. We knew it would bring back such wonderful memories of 07-07-07, our very lucky wedding date. …