My weekend in Halifax

A few weeks back on a Friday morning we boarded an Air Canada flight for Halifax. I've been to the west coast of Canada quite a few times but have never gone past Quebec City. We are going to tour Dalhousie university with my youngest son. I have mixed feelings about him applying to go … Continue reading My weekend in Halifax

My review Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix:

I was lucky to attend City Line Fall Trends at Hudson's Bay Sherway Garden hosted by Dave Lackie in October. In our gift bag were many samples, one of which was the new Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix, which is a new product launched by Estée Lauder. I started to use the deluxe sample. … Continue reading My review Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix:

My Essential skin care products for winter:

Now that it's the end of October I will be changing my skin care regime as the weather is getting chillier and my skin will start to get dryer.  It is time to update my skin care for winter in Canada, with a few essential products that I love. I have been using Micellar water … Continue reading My Essential skin care products for winter:

My Review @PremierProtein – Premier Protein Shakes

A few weeks ago  I was thrilled to find out that I was chosen to review @PremierProtein #gotitfree @chickadvisor #tryPremierProtein.  I received  4 shakes in the mail, 2 chocolate flavoured and 2 vanilla flavoured. The shakes come in a convenient tetra pack with a twist off cap.  After my work out I tried the chocolate … Continue reading My Review @PremierProtein – Premier Protein Shakes

Participating in The Kit Holiday Market Place:

This past Wednesday I was picked to  participate in @thekit Holiday Market Place at The Haute Spot at Bayview Village,  Toronto,  I was thrilled to find out I had been one of 100 people picked to test some of the hottest products that will be on the store shelves this holiday season. I got there … Continue reading Participating in The Kit Holiday Market Place:

Clarins double serum: the new formula

I was very excited to try the new Double serum by Clarins. The new bottle design along with the new formula was a must try. I bought my 30 ml bottle from Clarins.ca for $89.00, the 50 ml bottle is $120.00 Since 1985 the double serum has been a favourite for women all over the … Continue reading Clarins double serum: the new formula

7 -Day chip resistant nail polishes to try at home:

As an avid Shellac wearer there are times I need to give my nails a break by either wearing  nothing on my nails or regular polish. Regular polish just doesn't seem to last for me more than a day , two if I'm lucky.  Or the latter, wearing nothing but after having Shellac on my … Continue reading 7 -Day chip resistant nail polishes to try at home:

5 days in Rome 🇮🇪

We flew to Rome on Aug, 26,2017,  on Air Canada.  We rented a villa but it wasn't ready for us until our 2nd night. We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn Claridge. This is on the outskirts of Rome, about a 20 minute cab ride to the centre of Rome. I would not recommend this … Continue reading 5 days in Rome 🇮🇪

8 days in Munich/Prague:

We flew Air Canada from Toronto to Munich on May 19. We are on a 8 day trip organized by Cascadia tours. We stayed at the famous Hotel Bayerischer Hof, the G 20 meeting was held there the week before our arrival, Michael Jackson is among many of the famous people who have stayed here. … Continue reading 8 days in Munich/Prague:

Canada 150: My 24 hrs in Banff/Lake Louise:

My first trip for 2017 was to Banff/ Calgary in April.  We landed in Calgary and rented a car to drive up to Banff/Lake Louise. We are in Calgary for a few days for our annual buying show but my husband and I  decide to arrive a day earlier so that we can do some … Continue reading Canada 150: My 24 hrs in Banff/Lake Louise:

My review on making the switch from antiperspirant to deodorant

A few months ago, March to be exact I decided to “ditch” my clinical strength antiperspirant, which I have used for many years and decided to try a natural product without aluminum, which blocks the pores so that you don’t sweat, which is not so good for your body or health. The first few weeks, … Continue reading My review on making the switch from antiperspirant to deodorant

Finally Finished – A new adventure: hiring an interior designer

I have decided to update my family room. I have not changed the colour of the room or the decor in 12 years, yes it has been that long. The room still looks ok but i need to “refresh” it. I am in a decor rut and can’t seem to think of ideas for the … Continue reading Finally Finished – A new adventure: hiring an interior designer