How To Stop A Cold From Developing | Diffusers & Flu Remedies

Ah, those winter bugs. Everyone's coughing, no one gets enough sleep, the nights are long and I never seem to wake up in a great mood. Luckily, I've been getting a lot of organizing and closet purging done, preparing for a refreshing spring once all the ice melts. Whenever I'm hanging around at home, my Edens Garden ceramic diffuser is going and I often have Lotus Aroma oils drifting through the air.

Kam Dhillon Prelude 51 | Clearly + Transitions Review

Before heading to Italy in July of last year, I went to Clearly and bought a pair of frames with transition lenses to avoid the dreaded glasses switch while walking in and out of museums or shops. I went with Kam Dhillon’s Prelude 51 frames in Black and I couldn’t be happier.

Are Expensive Hair Products Worth It? | What Shampoo To Buy At Sephora

I’ve never been a snobby shampoo girl. Face serum? Different story. Ever since my first date with Estée Lauder ANR, snobby skincare girl kicked into action.

I've indulged in hair care brands like Bumble and Bumble in the past, hoping that a higher price tag would mean better results. This was back when volumizing products were hard to find at the drugstore, but it still wasn’t worth it most of the time. Now that I push my hair washing to every other day, I'm using shampoo more sparingly and relying on styling products to do the work. Here are some of my favourite products from salon brands that might just pull you away from the drugstore.

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Let's face it, good skincare requires a daily commitment. You can't just slap on an expensive cream once a month and expect to see magical wonders. In the midst of the Polar Vortex thing going on, here are some of my tried and true skincare rules and products that I swear by when my skin is feeling less-than-fabulous.

Wine, Cheese, and Unique Holiday Gift Wrap

A nice bottle of wine is a great hostess gift, especially since stocking the bar for a party can get very pricy. I’m on a white wine kick and recently polished off this bottle of Nugan Estates Annelise Pinot Grigio ($14.95 at LCBO) with my friend Corrine, alongside a delicious round of Oka and homemade pasta dinner.