As somebody that loves to travel, I absolutely adore discovering handcrafted trinkets from around the world. Whether it’s a treasure discovered on a vacation, like my embroidered Romanian blouse and Irish crystal glasses, or something shipped to my door like my painted salt and pepper shakers from the Palestine Territories, those little mementos let me …
If there’s one thing becoming a mother taught me, it’s that all purses are not created equal. I have a fairly extensive purse collection, but that’s because different occasions really do require different bags! And no matter what type of bag I need on any given day, I want it to be high quality, fashionable …
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Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year and I love adding a homemade touch to my holiday season with Christmas craft ideas and other homemade items. While store-bought treats and decorations are nice, there’s something especially heartwarming about making Christmas treats, crafts and presents myself whenever possible. Of course as a mother, I’m usually …
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When I choose jewellery or accessories for my wardrobe, I want them to be as original as I am. Even the simple silver necklace I wear every day is one that I personalized to suit me specifically. And when I’m dressing up, I want my accessories to stand out and reflect the unique spirit within …
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Regular readers will know about how much my daughters love their tutus. Recently my youngest little cupcake received her very first tutu and wow, is it gorgeous! Princess London’s Tutu Boutique sent us its beautiful Mermaid Tutu Dress and matching headband in the perfect size for my seven-month-old daughter. My two older daughters watched eagerly …
Every now and then my two oldest daughters, currently 6 and 3, will dig out their collection of tutu dresses and run about the house playing whimsical games. I really enjoy it because lately they seem to be getting on each other’s nerves a lot and not playing together very well or for very long. …
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I am a little bit of a nut about LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics products. LUSH Bath Bombs are my ultimate favourite indulgence and the fact that these skin-soothing, scent-infusing bath time treats are handmade with fabulous essential oils just makes me love them even more. LUSH also carries an extensive line of cosmetics, body care …
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There’s something special about a handmade toy. With so many mass-produced playthings available, having something that’s one-of-a-kind really means a lot. When I was a child, my siblings and I each received a hobbyhorse that my aunt and uncle had made. Those horses provided us with hours of fun and to this day, I still …
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Holiday Gift for Teens There is nothing I love more than handmade gifts, even if I’m not the one that makes them. In fact, I love buying handmade products because not only is the item a very special, one-of-a-kind gift but I get a chance to support a talented local crafter or artist at the …
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Holiday Gift for Girls and Women It’s pretty unusual for a female’s Christmas gifts to not include hair adornments of some variety because almost every female loves stylish accessories. With so many different options available, it can be hard to find truly stunning headbands and hair clips, but at the Canadian-based online boutique Loove and …
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Artists, Etsy sellers and Canadian shoppers, do I have news for you! Recently I learned about a brand new, exclusively Canadian Internet marketplace for handmade goods and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! Zaybia was the brainchild of Lee and Jarret, two average guys with a strong appreciation for all the fabulous …
Now that Benjamin is walking and starting to talk, I’ve noticed that his personality is really starting to develop and he is becoming less a baby and more a little person with his own ideas and opinions. He loves his older brother, and though his speech is currently limited to about four words, he doesn’t …
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Holiday Gift for Stylish Kids and Adults There’s nothing better than the way that a cute accessory can take an outfit from so-so to whoa! I have an obsessive love of jeans and t-shirts because they provide a comfortable, cute and low-maintenance outfit for a day of running after children. But no matter how adorable …
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Kids can be incredibly picky about…well, pretty much everything. What they eat, where they go, what they wear, where they play…I try my best to respect my son’s feelings and if I feel that he has a legitimate reason for disliking something, I will work hard to find an alternative. There are times, however, when …
