Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar Punta Cana Dominican Republic | 2019-20

I’m realizing more and more that going away to a warm destination during winter break is so worth the investment. I had two full weeks off for the holidays, and it truly made me feel rejuvenated. Joseph and I won’t have much overlapping holiday this year, so we decided to splurge a bit for this vacation. We booked 7 days at the Bahia Principe Ambar (adults only) after having it recommended to us by my cousin Paul and his girlfriend Lisa. We paid around $2800 each via Transat, which I know - is incredibly steep, but it was everything we wanted and more.

CATKIN Cosmetics Review | Blush, Highlight, Lipstick, Eyeshadow Palette

I recently tried CATKIN cosmetics and have fallen in love with the brand. Check out my video below to see how I used 4 products from their line!

In-Flight Essentials | Packing a Carry on Travel Bag

I was inspired by a recent Instagram story by Mandy Moore (screenshot below) to show you what I keep in my carry on bag to ensure smooth travel, and less emergency purchases at the airport.

What Daily Vitamins Should We Take?

Vitamin and mineral supplements are a tricky subject. They are generally quite expensive, and society tells us that we need to take all sorts of capsules to perform at our best. But what do we really need? The answer lies in the doctors office, because a blood test can identify any deficiencies that must be treated. Unless you’re feeling off, you don’t need to get a blood test. Something I found out a few years ago is that I am slightly iron deficient, and that my dry eyes could be helped with some fish oil. In general, Canadians should be taking vitamin D daily, especially in the winter due to the lack of sunlight.

FARMACY Beauty Review | Honey Potion and Green Clean

Ever since the *cleverly named* farm-to-skin beauty brand Farmacy launched at Sephora in 2015, it has become one of the most talked-about green beauty brands in the world. I wanted to try these two products, Honey Potion ($56) and Green Clean ($34) since they have huge hype and fit well into my routine. Honey potion is a hydration mask packed with antioxidants and Green Clean is a makeup melt away cleansing balm. Let’s see how they work.