Improve Your House’s Air Easily with the Dyson Pure Cool Link Air Purifier and App

May 25, 2016 by Kathryn 40 Comments

Last year, Dyson released its first ever air purifier, the Dyson Pure Cool. I loved the silent operation of the unit and the fact that it could be used as a fan in hot weather as well as a purifier. And of course, as with all Dyson Canada products, the sleek, modern design was instantly appealing! Now, Dyson has made a good thing even better with the release of the Dyson Pure Cool Link, an air purifier that contains all the previous features of the original design and also lets me monitor air quality with the Dyson Link app!

I received the Dyson Pure Cool Link Tower in White to review and my fiance had it set up in the living room the day it arrived. With a remote to control the purifier power and fan level, it was the perfect way to cool our room on a hot summer’s day as well as making the air more breathable. But what I really wanted to do was test out the way that the Dyson Link app increased the air purifier’s functionality, so I grabbed my smartphone and got ready to connect.

Setting up the purifier on my home WiFi system was a step-by-step process that started with downloading the Dyson Link app, available free of charge for Android and iOS operating systems. Then I selected the “Connect a New Device” option and entered information about my WiFi network and my purifier. Initially, I had problems getting the purifier to connect to the system, so I called the Dyson help line to walk me through the process. The staff were incredibly helpful and suggested a few different solutions. Eventually, using my fiance’s iPhone to connect solved the problem, and instantaneously connected my phone as well! [Read more…]

Create Your Perfect Summer Drink Blend with Pure Leaf Iced Tea

May 23, 2016 by Kathryn 35 Comments

When it comes to summer beverages, I love a drink that’s cold, refreshing and healthy. And when that drink can also have zero calories, that’s even better! That’s why I was so excited to try new Pure Leaf Iced Tea. Made with real brewed tea, it comes in three delicious flavours all boasting zero calories per serving! I was challenged to create some fun summer drink combinations using Pure Leaf Iced Tea and I couldn’t wait.

Berry Lemony Iced Tea

Raspberries, blackberries and Pure Leaf Lemon Iced Tea combine to make a refreshing light beverage on a hot summer’s day. I loved the hint of tartness from the lemon, which brought out the sweetness of the summer berries beautifully. This could be made with any combination of berries and be delicious! [Read more…]

Treat Your Taste Buds to a Canadian-Inspired Chipotle Maple Bacon Jam Recipe

May 4, 2015 by Kathryn 98 Comments

Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a bit of a maple syrup obsession. It’s not something that we had in the house often, but any time we did I would put it on everything from pancakes to oatmeal. Now, as an adult, I always have maple syrup in the house so that I can add its unique, natural sweetness to any dish I desire.

If anyone had asked me, I would have said there was no way to make maple syrup any more delicious than it already is, but PURE Infused Maple Syrup has found a way with its unique syrups infused with complementary flavours. From Lavender & Chai to Chipotle & Lemongrass, these syrups take a product I already adore to a gourmet level! Recently I received all five varieties of PURE Infused Maple Syrup so that I could cook up a tasty recipe that showed off the syrup in a unique way.

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Make Your Holidays Sweeter with the Free Pure Via Tune in to Pure Recipe and Song Book Featuring Jewel

December 15, 2014 by Kathryn 47 Comments

There’s nothing sweeter than the holidays and this Christmas Pure Via wants to help you enjoy those simple pleasures that make life so sweet in a very special way! I’m already a huge fan of Pure Via since this naturally sourced sweetener made from Stevia lets me bake up tasty holiday treats without adding extra calories. And now Pure Via is helping Canadians “Tune in to Pure” with a free Pure Via Holiday Recipe and Song Book created with help from Jewel!

While there are many of Jewel’s songs that I enjoy, I do have a special fondness for her holiday music and this downloadable songbook/cookbook features two traditional holiday songs adapted by Jewel: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Angels We Have Heard on High. The digital book also features additional bonus songs by Jewel, tasty recipes, some of Jewel’s favourite photos and song lyrics!

Personally, I can’t wait to try the Tune in to Pure cookbook’s Cinnamon Cider on a cold winter’s night. Curling up with a mug of this warming beverage while listening to one of Jewel’s holiday songs is Christmas bliss to me! And indulging is even sweeter when desserts and beverages are made with zero-calorie Pure Via. In fact, Pure Via is one of the only sweeteners I use because it doesn’t affect blood sugar levels. Whether I’m whipping up a tasty drink with Pure Via Liquid or baking a sweet treat with Pure Via Granulated, I know the results will be healthy and delicious!

Pure Via has all kinds of fun and free offers available periodically so if you want to be one of the first to learn about new extras, make sure to like the Pure Via Canada Facebook page and follow @PureViaCA on Twitter. It’s a great way to learn about all the newest recipes and special offers from Pure Via Canada.

This free downloadable cookbook/songbook is such a sweet way to add extra holiday spirit to my home, whether I’m in the mood to cook up something delicious for my family, relax with some great music or both! In addition to the holiday music, Pure Via is even offering live never-before-released acoustic performances of two of Jewel’s hit songs! And the recipes are sure to inspire Christmas cheer. Download your copy of the Tune in to Pure with Pure Via and Jewel Holiday Recipe and Song Book and make your holidays even sweeter this year!

Make This Creamy Salted Caramel Latte Recipe and Other Delicious Drinks with New Pure Via Stevia Liquid Sweetener-Giveaway

September 19, 2014 by Kathryn 170 Comments

As somebody that is fairly health conscious, but also shuns artificial ingredients in my food, I’ve been a fan of Pure Via sweetener since it was first introduced in Canada. This naturally sourced option is made from an extract from the leaves of the Stevia plant and provides low-calorie sweetness that doesn’t cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

Pure Via sweetener is available in a granulated form that I love for baking and for sweetening my coffee in the morning. But the granulated version doesn’t dissolve very well in cold beverages, so I was pretty excited when the brand new Pure Via Stevia Liquid sweetener was introduced! The liquid version of my favourite low-calorie sweetener dissolves instantly in both hot and cold liquids and comes in a handy portable bottle with a no-drip lid perfect for a busy mom.

To let people see for themselves how delicious new Pure Via Liquid is, the company developed some fabulous and delicious cold beverage recipes perfect for a hot day. While autumn may be here, Saskatchewan is still enjoying plenty of warm, sunny days so I decided to test out one of the recipes and see how I liked it. And of course, as a confirmed coffee addict, I couldn’t resist whipping up a Creamy Salted Caramel Latte! [Read more…]

Pure Via Stevia Adds Natural Sweetness to Food Without Adding Calories-Giveaway

May 20, 2013 by Kathryn 128 Comments

My love of natural products is something I’ve mentioned often in the past. Because I prefer wholesome and natural food, I’ve never even considered using artificial sweetener. I’ve always thought that it tasted awful and the more I learned about it, the more I started to believe that it was more damaging to the body than the sugar it was replacing.

pure via stevia So when I was asked if I would like to review the brand new line of Pure Via sweeteners, I was very hesitant. Before I even responded, I investigated the product to find out exactly how Pure Via was adding sweetness to foods without adding calories. The answer was an extract from the Stevia plant, a plant that has been used in South America for centuries, and after reading up on it a bit, I found myself actually eager to give the new Pure Via line a try.

Pure Via is currently available in three different forms. Pure Via packets add the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar and are fabulous for sweetening coffee, fruit or cereal. Pure Via Turbinado and Stevia Blend combines the Stevia sweetener with raw cane sugar for a sweetener that tastes great and has only five calories per packet. And Pure Via Granulated is especially designed to replace white sugar cup-for-cup in baked goods and recipes. [Read more…]

Nourish Your Skin! Reader Reviews of the Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Razor

April 30, 2013 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Last month I had the chance to be one of the first Canadians to try the new Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor and I loved the sweet-smelling moisturizing bar that let me skip the shaving lotion in the shower. I was also able to give fifty of my fabulous readers the opportunity to try the razor as well and the reviews are in!

Plenty of readers loved the great smell of the shaving bar and noticed that shaving their legs was quicker without using shaving foam. Many also mentioned how effectively the razor moisturized their skin as they were shaving.

schick intuition pure nourishment razor

I tried the razor and love how soft it makes my skin feel, not all dry and razor burned. Love the coconut smell of the soap.
~Jaymie M.

I love that there is no preparation except wetting the razor and the area to be shaved. My skin feels smooth and soft after using the razor. I have sensitive skin and after shaving I had no bumps, no cuts and no razor burn! I was especially pleased when I had no irritation after shaving my underarms as this is often a problem with other razors, even with shaving cream.
Tricia C.

As I’m prone to dry skin, the moisturizing head is perfect for me and I was glad it had only a faint but pleasant fragrance. Running the razor over my legs felt more like rolling on body lotion than shaving. There was no pulling or drag at all. I was amazed how silky it felt and I got a very close, long lasting shave. This product will be a great convenience when I go camping this summer. All I have to do is dip the razor in a cup of water, pour water down my leg and shave, another cup of water to rinse – done! No messy gel or foam container to haul around.
~Lisa H.

I really liked this razor. Looking at it on the shelf, I never thought I would like it, and never had the chance to try it until now. It is really easy to use, and I was surprised at how well it performed without any shave cream being used. I also find that it takes less time to shave my legs than before, which is a happy thing because it’s such an onerous task to begin with. It left my legs feeling soft and smooth. I really like this razor, and it will probably be the one I use from now on.
~Jennifer H.

I LOVE this new razor! I have very dry skin and always get very itchy, but my legs felt great after shaving! I will definitely be using it from now on!
~Erin M.

I loved that I didn’t need to use shaving cream with this – it’s great how it’s built right in. It’s much better than struggling with a razor and a can of shaving cream in the shower.
~Jennifer L.

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Be One of the First to Try the New Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Razor-Giveaway

March 1, 2013 by Kathryn 155 Comments

As much of a bother as it can be sometimes, I love having smooth, soft legs. Even in the winter when many women relax their regular shaving routine, I make sure that my legs are as smooth as possible. Of course, that can get hard when cold winter weather leaves skin dry and tight. So when I was given the chance to be one of the very first women in Canada to try the Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor, I was pretty excited.

The Schick Intuition razor features a solid shaving bar surrounding a pivoting razor with four blades. The bar eliminates the need for shaving gel to make the shaving process quick and easy. And the new Pure Nourishment razor takes smooth skin to a new level with the hydrating power of coconut milk and almond oil!

About the new Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment™ Razor
Coconut milk and almond oil have long been lauded for their skin-benefiting qualities. Now, you can enjoy the power of these ingredients with the new Schick® Intuition® Pure Nourishment™ razor. Made for dry skin, the Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor lathers, shaves and moisturizes during shaving—all in one easy step, with no need for shave gel, soap or body wash. Infused with coconut milk and almond oil, the Pure Nourishment Skin Conditioning Solid™ leaves dry skin feeling noticeably soft, and its four blades and pivoting head follow your contours for a close shave. The new Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor and refills will be available starting in February 2013 at grocery, drug and mass retail outlets across Canada for approximately $11.99.

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