When the weather outside is frightful, it takes a toll on my dry skin. My body is naturally prone to dry skin so I'm one of those people who moisturize daily and all year round, but come winter, I need to pay special attention to my face, hands and legs or my skin gets down right painful. Shopping for moisturizers isn't as easy as it sounds, and I know personally that it takes a lot of trial and error before you find the perfect one for you. I tried many brands of lotion before discovering … [Read more...]
Winter Skin Woes Be Gone!
January 7, 2015 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Kombi has been keeping Canadians warm since 1961
January 6, 2015 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Nobody knows snow and cold like Canadians right? This weeks artic freeze can surely attest to that! No wonder that Canadian brand Kombi is trusted world wide to keep bodies warm in the cold! Most popular for their outstanding gloves and mitts for Men, Women and Children, Kombi offers extra warm designs that keep wind and water out, but the heat in! Great Features: Waterguard® waterproof, breathable membrane. Let's sweat escape but prevents water from penetrating. Web strap with slip … [Read more...]
It’s Official, I’m Great!
January 5, 2015 By 19 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
With a nephew in his 20's, I've been an Aunt now for quite a few years and like to think I'm pretty good at it. But thanks to this little cutie, who was born just days before Christmas, it's official. I'm great! Meet my brand spanking new Great Nephew! Making me a pretty excited Great Aunt for the first time! Can you tell I'm kind of smitten with the little fellow? Boys vs. Girls This little guy brings the male count up to 10 in our small extended family. So that's 10 vs 2 on … [Read more...]
Warmest Wishes for a Winter-ific Season!
December 30, 2014 By 5 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
There are so many exciting things to do this season – going to festivals and parades, creating snow angels and hitting the slopes. But as wonderful as the holidays are, they can certainly wear a person out – and all of this running about can lead to colds or muscle and joint pain. But don’t let the charms of winter (snow, ice and cold) slow you down! Whether it’s the result of a workout, wear on our bodies or other everyday winter activities, Rub A535™ Extra Strength provides quick and … [Read more...]
Get fit in style with the Reebok ZQUICK training shoe
December 29, 2014 By 11 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
By nature I can be a pretty lazy person and often need a fair bit of motivation to break a sweat. An upcoming trip to Jamaica was all the drive I needed to start a new workout series in November and I loved it. It was a lot of hard work and dedication, but after a few days I started to look forward to my workout and by the time our first day of holidays rolled around I was actually missing it! gasp! Don't worry, mojitos on the beach were far more appetizing than lacing up in the gym! I lost … [Read more...]
Homemade Vegetable Samosas
December 26, 2014 By 13 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
We have two nights of the year that we always have appetizers for dinner, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. It's a tradition of ours every holiday to gorge on finger foods and cuddle around the fireplace to watch movies together and we look forward to it every year. In the early years we bought boxed, store bought stuff, these days we make our own delicious homemade apps and it's soooo much better! This year, we've added a new treat to our menu, homemade veggie Samosas!! We've loved … [Read more...]
