Nicole by OPI announces the launch of Wel-Kim to My World, a collection of new nail lacquers inspired by Kim Kardashian. The line features six pastel-hued shades in white, pink, blue and honey tones that give nails a subtle pop of colour. Lacquers Lights, Kim-era, Action! and Here Kim’s the Sun feature glitter and opalescent [...]

My husband, walking into our basement just today, sniffed and said, “What smells?” My answer?  “The kids.” I’ve long said that in the warm months, sweaty happy kids smell like puppies.  Or horses. Not that I’ve had a lot of experience around horses but for whatever reason that’s the analogy I’ve used and when I’ve [...]

Have you seen the new Doritos Jacked commercials?  We get a kick out of them and they’ve certainly made us want to try them. Recently Doritos announced their new Jacked flavor – Smokey Chipotle BBQ.  It’s 40% bigger, thicker and definitely bolder chip that’s sure to hyper-stimulate your senses! Wow, these chips are definitely bold [...]

Thanks to everyone who came out to the SHOP.CA Twitter party that I co-hosted last week along with the other 3 SHOP.CA Super Shoppers here in Canada (I kind of like that title!)  It was a huge success with $2000 in prizes given away that night to some very excited Canadian Shoppers! The SHOP.CA website [...]

With the official start to summer just over a month away, everyone is busy making summer plans, whether they involve family vacations, get-togethers with friends or building a deck. It occurred to me that I need to buy some flowers and get them planted (then lose interest by August 1st like I do every single [...]

Recently, as part of my affiliation with the Finish Revolution blogger program, I was invited to attend a Webnar on how to get the most out of your dishwasher.  Unable to make the date, I was able to view it online later, and made some notes to share with you.  We purchased a new dishwasher [...]

Friends, family, and often the husbands of friends who see the potential in their wives will ask me, “How do I do what you do?” The answer isn’t simple, but I’m always happy to explain how I got started with blogging basics, and how my l’il website about being frugal while still maintaining your fabulous [...]

Saputo® invites Canadians to create the ultimate summer celebration menu for a chance to win a $50,000 backyard makeover! Canadians have a timeless love affair with their backyards and summer BBQs. So much so, that the arrival of warm weather is joyfully proclaimed the start of BBQ Season each year. We love marking special milestones, [...]

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to check out the Ford Power of Choice Tour when it rolled through Saskatoon – set up in a perfect location at the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market – on a beautiful 25 degree day! Media and guests met with reps from Ford Canada who shared information on Ford’s eco-friendly [...]