Our Modern Bathroom Transformation with American Standard Canada

Our Modern Bathroom Transformation with American Standard Canada

Going into this project, we knew all of the planning might become overwhelming, however one thing we knew for sure was that we would be using all American Standard bathroom fixtures and accessories; one less thing to have to worry about.

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It’s All in the Details with American Standard – Bathroom Reveal!

We took on a bathroom renovation a little over a month ago and I’m so excited to finally be sharing the reveal with you all here! It was a dream come true to be able to partner with American Standard for this renovation because not only are they industry leaders in bathroom fixtures, but their faucets, tubs and toilets are some of the most gorgeous and thoughtfully created pieces I’ve ever seen!

The Process

Renovations can often be a bit intimidating and with so many options for fixtures and finishes, it can be challenging to know where to start or what to look for! Thankfully, American Standard has a huge selection of styles, finishes and products to choose from so whatever your budget or vision is, you’ll be able to find the perfect selection on americanstandard.ca

My inspiration for our ensuite bathroom was a serene spa-like oasis. I wanted it to feel like I was stepping into a luxurious and relaxing spa environment every time I was in our new bathroom! I wanted faucets that were modern and sleek, shower fixtures that had a variety of water settings, but also looked gorgeous, a soaker tub that was not only a statement piece but also allowed for a deep and relaxing soak, and then finally, a toilet that wasn’t an eyesore, but instead flowed perfectly with our bathroom design. American Standard delivered on every single one of my wants and needs, and each piece came together perfectly to create the ultimate relaxing spa-like space in my very own home!

The Products
Have you ever had a toilet that you LOVED? Me neither, until we ordered the Studio® S Right Height Elongated Toilet with Seat. Its minimalist and sleek design makes it beautiful, but my favourite features are the PowerWash™ rim and the EverClean® coating! The PowerWash™ rim releases a surge of water to scrub the bowl with every flush, which I’m pretty sure is every mom’s dream, and the EverClean® coating inhibits the growth of stain and odour-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface! I think I may need to replace every toilet in my home with this one.

For the tub, we chose the Studio® S Oval Freestanding Soaking Tub that is made from premium acrylic with a high-gloss UV and stain-resistant surface. Its sleek contemporary design easily integrates into any bathroom beautifully. A big soaker tub was high-up on our want list and the Studio® S Oval Freestanding Soaking Tub from American Standard is 68 inches long and has a 17 inch soaking depth for an ultimate deep soaking experience!

Good quality faucets are vital fixtures in any bathroom space and I believe it’s safe to say that I’m obsessed with the ones we chose! We chose the Boulevard Widespread Bathroom Faucets and the Contemporary Square Freestanding Tub Faucet as they’re both sleek and sophisticated and easily work in any bathroom design. 

For our shower, we chose the Spectra Plus Handheld 4-Function Hand Shower and the Spectra Plus Fixed 4-Function Shower Head. My favourite feature has to be the unique 4 spray functions on both shower heads that range from drench to sensitive, to jet to PowerWash™ so you can enjoy the ultimate personalized shower experience. It also has a pressure-compensating flow control device, so if the water pressure drops, it will still provide a constant flow of water. This means that you can enjoy an uninterrupted shower even if your kids are flushing the toilet and turning on and off the taps 100 times while you’re in there! 

Bathroom design choices are really personal because everyone has their own functional and aesthetic preferences, so I really encourage you to visit americanstandard.ca to find the perfect fixtures for your next bathroom refresh - can be a simple upgrade or a full renovation! I’m sure you’ll fall in love with their designs, just like I did, and watch your bathroom dreams finally come true!

Happy Eater, Happy Treater!

This post is sponsored by WellPet®, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Keeping my first little baby (the furry one, Rambo) happy and healthy has always been a priority! He’s a best friend to my kids, a listening ear whenever I need it and a source of joy and entertainment for the whole family! When he’s happy, we’re happy and, if I’m being honest, most of his happiness every day comes from Old Mother Hubbard’s Dog Treats! We try to compete, but they’re just so delicious he chooses them over us every single time!!!

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Finding a dog biscuit that’s delicious but also all natural can be quite a challenge, until you discover Old Mother Hubbard’s dog biscuits! They have so many flavors and can easily be purchased at Walmart or Target in store, online or for curbside pick-up. They come in Small and Mini sizes and they even have Grain Free Options too, which we usually choose for Rambo!

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Old Mother Hubbard Dog Biscuits are a staple on our grocery list and have been for quite some time. As soon as Rambo hears the sound of an Old Mother Hubbard’s Dog Biscuit bag coming out of the cupboard, he comes running! He knows it’s play time! We’ve used them to help us train him with positive reinforcement and to master simple tricks like sit, stay, let go of your ball and lie down. We constantly have them on hand when we go to the off leash dog park and because of that, all the dogs are happy when we arrive because they know we have the most delicious treats in our pocket! We can feel good about seeing their happy eyes, wagging tails and bouncing bodies as they anxiously wait for a treat because not only are they happy, but we know we’re giving them something that is good for them.

There are so many ways to spice up your treats too and make them an extra special treat for your pups! If you need an idea, I shared a great recipe for Breakfast Waffles using Old Mother Hubbard’s Dog Biscuits! We also love adding a little bit of peanut butter on top of one as an extra surprise!

I wish we could recommend only one flavor, but we love them all! Head to Walmart.com and search for Old Mother Hubbard’s Dog Biscuits and check out all the flavors of their natural dog biscuits for yourself. I promise you won’t regret it and your pup will never be happier. Click on the link to purchase your Old Mother Hubbard dog treat flavor of choice in-store or online at Walmart!

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#DeliveringSmiles With Amazon This Holiday Season

#DeliveringSmiles With Amazon This Holiday Season

This time of year can be especially hard for those who are less fortunate - but, thanks to Amazon, we’re adding a new tradition in our home to help spread holiday cheer this season! We’ll now be donating to a new charity every holiday season thanks to Amazon.

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ibi Helps You Stay Connected With the Ones You Love

This post was sponsored by the makers of ibi as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. We were sent a complimentary unit so we could share our real opinions with our readers.

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Staying connected with family is more important than ever now that we aren’t able to see them as much as we usually do. But not surprisingly, being home with 2 kids all day has left me with less time to stay connected with friends and family. I’m so thankful to have discovered ibi TM by SanDisk, an amazing photo and video sharing option that allows me to quickly and easily stay in touch with friends and family!

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ibi is a smart photo manager that not only backs up your favorite photos and videos in 1 place, but also allows you to easily share life’s most important memories with friends and family. During a time of social distancing, it’s allowed us to feel as connected as ever to the people that matter the most! While I love social media, not everyone in my family uses it and I don’t always share the super personal moments there. ibi allows me to share the important and not so picture perfect moments with my family so that they don’t feel as though they’re missing out on our best moments (like Boston’s first steps or Zane’s potty training).

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Using it to share photos and videos is super simple. All you have to do is plug in your ibi, download the app, invite your friends and family to join (they can each have their own private storage area) and you start choosing which pictures you want to share with each person or group! I love how easy it is and how all my friends and family are in the same place. They can easily see all the pictures I’ve shared with them, get notifications (if they want) when I upload new pictures or videos and we can even comment on pictures right through the app!

One of my favorite features is how simple it is to start sharing memories by setting up your inner circle! Below are some screen shots from the set up so you can see how easy it really is:

My ibi also allows me to have peace of mind knowing that my pictures and videos are backed up in my home. All I did was turn on the automatic upload feature and ibi handles the rest! It will make sure all my memories are kept in one place without me needing to remember to upload them. Through the ibi app, you can also group your pictures into folders, so if you’re someone who loves organization, then this is the product for you! 

So stop feeling guilty for not sending your grandparents, parents and family members as many pictures of your kids as you should and start using ibi! The smart photo manager that allows you to feel more connected than ever with the ones you love the most. Click here to learn more!

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A Happy Pet Means A Happier Home!

This post is sponsored by Gamma2 Vittles Vault but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Our dog, Rambo, is the centre of our home! He’s the first one to greet us when we wake up in the morning and the last one to give us cuddles before we fall asleep. Without a doubt, his favorite part of the day is meal time, and with Gamma2 Vittles Vault containers, his food is always fresh!

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Vittles Vault airtight containers, which were first created and patented in 1989, are the best and most stylish food containers around. They save you money by preventing food from becoming stale, they are designed with functionality in mind, and they have every type of food container that you could imagine. They’re made from high-impact plastic so they can withstand daily use and they even have a food measuring cup included, so you don’t need to go searching for a scoop.

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Rambo eats premium gluten-free dog food and I used to only be able to buy the small bags because the food would go stale before we got to the bottom of the bag! I’m so thankful to have discovered Gamma2 Vittles Vault containers because I’ll now be able to save money by buying his food in bulk and know that it will be fresh until the last bite! I love saving money but love seeing Rambo happy and healthy even more. The containers are airtight, opaque to keep the sunlight out and store large amounts of food. The containers actually come in different sizes so you can get one that’s perfect for your space and just the right size.

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There are a few other features that make the Gamma2 Vittles Vault container such a game changer in our home! For starters, Vittles Vault containers are pet proof and critter proof, so no matter where you decide to keep it, you don’t need to worry about your dogs or unwanted visitors, like ants, getting inside! Its airtight lid also keeps the odors trapped inside, so if you choose to store it in your kitchen, like I do, you don’t need to worry about having a lingering dog food smell! Lastly, it’s genius design makes it so that whether you need stackable containers for multiple animals, a large container for big bags of food or even a travel container for road trips or camping, you can always be sure that your animal’s food will be fresh and delicious.

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Vittles Vault containers are also super simple and modern looking so they easily fit in with any decor. We used to store Rambo’s food in our garage and it was hard on my back to constantly be lifting the bag to open it and put it back. Thanks to our new Vittles Vault container, Rambo’s food now stays on our counter near his dog dish. It’s gorgeous and so practical.

To see all the gorgeous models and styles, click here to visit the Vittles Vault site!

DIY Home Improvements with Achim Flooring

This post was sponsored by Achim Home Décor as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Who doesn’t love a good home improvement project that is not only affordable, but that can completely change the way your home looks? I recently discovered Achim Home Décor and its easy to use DIY flooring available at Walmart. Until May 1st, 2020 you can also enter for a chance to win a home floor makeover (up to 2,000 sq. ft.) and other great prizes on their website! Head over to achimhomedecor.com

Achim Home Décor makes it easy to completely revamp a room by installing your own flooring without any major construction! In most cases, you can simply place it over your existing flooring with no damage at all. It makes it the perfect and affordable solution for small spaces, rental properties or indecisive people, such as myself, who want to feel out a look before committing to a full blown expensive renovation!

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I headed to my local Walmart to check out the selection and was super surprised at how gorgeous the styles were! Achim Home Décor now has an entire line of quality tile and wood plank options! We have a bathroom in our basement that has absolutely horrendous tiles but the cost of doing a renovation is much more than we’re looking to spend right now so I think this could be a cost effective, easy and gorgeous solution! Achim Home Décor offers a few different flooring options so you can find the perfect look for any room in your home.

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Their Nexus Carpet Tiles are 12” x 12” tiles with self adhesive backs that stick to any flat and dry surface. They’re a great option for a mudroom, basement or garage. The colors will hide dirt and wear and tear while making the space look so much more inviting! They also come in mix and match colors so you can create an awesome pattern in any room for an even more custom look!

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Their Nexus Tiles are by far the best solution, in my opinion, for a kitchen, bathroom, basement or front entry way. You don’t need any glue or adhesive, you simply peel and stick the tiles to any dry and flat surface and you’re done! They come in a lot of different patterns and colors but I loved the black and white and can picture mixing both for a beautiful modern monochrome look in a bathroom! Below are a few of my favorite picks!

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I saved my favorite for last: the Portfolio Vinyl Planks. These resemble a hardwood floor, but just like the other flooring options, are peel and stick so you can completely transform a room on a budget. I would definitely use these in bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, home offices or basements! I loved the Silver Spruce color and even in person, it looked just like hardwood!

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If you’re still wondering how easy it is to install Achim Flooring, I’ve included a video below! It really is an easy and affordable way to completely transform your home! Don’t forget to enter their giveaway for a chance to win a home floor makeover (up to 2,000 sq. ft.) and other great prizes! Click here to head to their site to enter!


Shop For Everyone On Your List at Bed Bath & Beyond!

This blog post is sponsored by Bed Bath & Beyond, but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own!

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With the holidays coming up, we’ll all be finding ourselves at some point in a store or online shopping for gifts! It can be overwhelming to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, unless you’re shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond! Their large array of products mean that you can find the perfect surprise to spoil the baby, toddler, chef, entertainer, mom and even pet without ever leaving home because their online selection is out of this world! And not to worry, if you love the hands on shopping experience, their stores are all over the country and offer a unique and exceptional shopping experience that you won’t forget. And for the person on your list who seems impossible to shop for, why not gift them a membership to BEYOND+? They’ll be able to save 20% off their purchases all year long and take advantage of free shipping at Bed Bath & Beyond! Can I also recommend maybe spoiling yourself with a membership? That way you’ll save 20% off all your holiday shopping too, so it’s a win win.

The gift options at Bed Bath & Beyond are endless, but I rounded up a few of my top favorite items that are unique, stylish and sure to please whoever you’re shopping for. A bonus is that many of them are on sale as we speak! So don’t wait!

For the Kids

No matter what your kid’s obsession is, you’ll be able to find something at Bed Bath & Beyond. We surprised Zane, my Paw Patrol loving 3 year old, with a room makeover he’ll never forget! Whether you’re looking for Frozen, Mickey Mouse or Paw Patrol, Bed Bath & Beyond has pillows, comforters, sheets and even small couches to keep your toddlers smiling from ear to ear! They have puzzles, board games and even life sized indoor basketball hoops that will keep them busy during the cold winter months indoors!

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Ball Hoop Set : This game is easy to set up, with no tools required, it fits in even the smallest spaces and will have your kids entertained for hours!
Paw Patrol Folding Pillow: This pillow transforms from a pet dog to a plush flat pillow that your kids will want to sleep with every night! It’s soft, colorful and will add just enough Paw Patrol to any room!
Duvet: This microfiber reversible black and grey duvet cover will keep your children warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It’s lightweight, easy to wash and the solid color means that when your children have a new obsession, it’s easy to switch up the pillows and give their room a new feel! It comes in 7 other solid reversible colors too!
Crayola Throw Pillows: These pillows are as comfy as they look! The colors are bright and vibrant and your kids will love cuddling them while they read their favorite book in bed! They add the perfect pop of color to any room and are so versatile. You can add them on your child’s bed, use them to fill a corner on the floor for a reading space or add them on the couch in your kid’s playroom to tie a fun and playful look together.

For the Home

Gifts for the home are definitely some of my favorite! I love choosing items that will be enjoyed by everyone and can be used to spoil our house guests or surprise our family when we’re staying with them for the holidays.

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Coffee Mug: Everything is more fun with a gorgeous double walled glass coffee mug and this one is perfect for the coffee lover in your life!
Bed Tray: Whether you’re spoiling house guests for the holidays or your significant other with breakfast in bed, this Bed Tray is as gorgeous as it is functional! The legs swing out, making it easy to enjoy any meal, but they also easily fold in so you can set the tray down on a side table and easily store it away.
Breakfast Sandwich Maker: There’s nothing I love more than delicious food! Except a small kitchen appliance that helps me make delicious food in under 5 minutes! This Breakfast Sandwich Maker takes breakfast sandwiches to the next level by cooking them perfectly in 5 minutes flat. So you can spend more time with your loved ones and less time in the kitchen!
Throw blanket: This throw blanket, which comes in a bunch of other colors, is perfect in any room! It’s beautiful at the end of a bed, on the corner of a couch or on your favorite lounger when you’re reading a book! It’s soft, machine washable and so cozy.
Memory Foam slippers: There’s no better feeling than that of walking on a cloud and these slippers do just that! They’re stylish, super affordable (under $10) and have a non-skid sole. I keep a few pairs in every room so that my guests visiting for the holidays all have a pair to wear! I also love gifting them as stocking stuffers to everyone on my list.

Some Other Faves for the Home
For Entertaining

Whether you’re having people over or you’re invited to a friend’s, don’t show up empty handed! Help them be the hostess with the mostest thanks to my curated picks below!

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Wine decanter: Don’t just bring your host a bottle of wine! Surprise them with the most elegant machine-blown crystal glass wine decanter. This modern and sleek shape is designed to perfectly aerate wine so that you can enjoy it fully and the design will fit in with any table setting!
Wood and cheese set: This set comes complete with the wooden cheese board, glass cover, cheese knife and 2 ceramic bowls for dip or antipasto. It will take your cheese and charcuterie board to the next level!
Electric bottle opener: You have no enjoyed wine until you’ve opened it with ease thanks to an electric bottle opener! No more struggling with corks that are stuck or fishing out broken pieces of cork in your newly opened wine bottle! This make such a nice stocking stuffer or add on to a bottle of wine when you are invited to someone’s home!
Stemless Wine Glasses: The stemless wineglass trend is one that I currently adore! They’re gorgeous, stylish and I love gifting them for the holidays. Any wine lover in your life will appreciate the quality, look and feel of these glasses.

It's Not Just A Toaster, It's A Revolution!

This post was sponsored by Revolution Cooking as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed are my own.

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I’m going to be honest and say that I never thought a toaster could be exciting. I mean, it’s a toaster. Then I got my hands on the R180 High-Speed Smart Toaster from Revolution Cooking and it has quickly become our favorite small appliance in our kitchen. It’s so high tech and fun to use that even my husband is begging to help make breakfast now so he has a reason to use it.

What makes the R180 High-Speed Smart Toaster better than the rest (besides its sleek gorgeous design)? For starters, it has a touch screen. No more turning a dial and choosing a number and pushing down a button to lower your toast. Everything is controlled from the touch screen. You choose what you’re making (Waffle, toaster pastries, toast, bagel or English muffin), you choose whether it's fresh, frozen or whether you’re just reheating it. With a setting for everything, your toast, waffle and toaster pastries will always come out exactly how you want them, which means that even your pickiest eaters will have a smile on their face!

Use the promo code REVCOOK20 for 20% off from 12/1 – 12/31

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My favorite part, however, it that you can actually choose how toasted you want your food! And not like other toasters where you’re turning a dial to different numbers without knowing what your toast will come out looking like! What’s so unique about the R180 High-Speed Smart Toaster from Revolution Cooking, is that as you choose a darker setting, you actually see a picture of what your toast, for example, will come out looking like! That means perfect and delicious food every single time.

The frozen toaster pastry toasting option is actually one of my faves because I love making homemade toaster strudel and freezing it for quick and easy weekday breakfasts! I’m going to share my easy strudel recipe below and you can freeze them and enjoy them on even your busiest weekday mornings thanks to the R180 High-Speed Smart Toaster that toasts toaster pastries perfectly every single time! I’m sharing the recipe with you below!

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Ingredients

1 sheet of puff pastry , thawed
Jam of your choice for the filling
1 tsp cornstarch
1 large eggs

Icing

1/2 tsp salted butter , melted
1 tbs of powdered sugar
dash of vanilla extract

Let's Get Cooking!
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Place 1 sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 equal rectangles. You can also cut them into triangles if you want to make triangular shaped strudel!

  3. In 1 bowl, whisk together the jam of your choice and the cornstarch and spoon 1 heaping tbs of jam into the centre of the rectangles. Do not overstuff or else you’ll have jam leaking out and it’s not pretty!

  4. In another small bowl whisk together egg. Lightly brush rim (section around edges not covered with jam) with egg mixture. Layer remaining puff pastry rectangles over jam coated puff pastry and press edges to seal with a fork!

  5. Brush tops of each strudel lightly with egg wash. Bake about 10 minutes, or until they are very lightly browned. If you’re going to eat them right away, then toast them until they are golden brown!

  6. Let your pastry completely cool and put in ziplock bag or reusable freezer safe container.

  7. When you’re ready to enjoy on a busy weekday morning, take directly out of freezer and place in your R180 High-Speed Smart Toaster. Select the Pastry setting and choose the Frozen option! They will come out toasted to perfect each and every time.

    THAT’S IT!

    For the icing, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl and spread over the strudel when it’s warm out of the toaster.

Whether you’re making waffles, toast or  toaster pastries, fresh, frozen or simply reheating, your food will come out exactly how you want it to thanks to the R180 High-Speed Smart Toaster from Revolution Cooking. Click here to learn more about the most revolutionary smart toaster on the market! 

Use the promo code REVCOOK20 for 20% off from 12/1 – 12/31

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Why We Chose A Snuggle-Pedic Mattress Over the Others

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The time came for my oldest son, Zane, to say bye to his crib and hello to a big boy bed. This change came with a mix of emotions: sad, excited, happy, depressed (these were my emotions because this meant my son was officially growing up). He was just excited. Really really excited. The first thing on our list was to find a mattress. Whether it’s for yourself, your child or a parent, there is no other item that you will spend more time using every day so you shouldn’t take the task of finding a mattress lightly! I did research and more research and more research and it all kept leading to SnugglePedic.com.

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With over 12,000 5-star reviews, Snuggle-Pedic definitely caught my eye and the more I read, the more I felt like this was the right mattress for us! Unlike their competitors, Snuggle-Pedic products are designed and tested by Dr. Rick Swartzburg D.C. who has spent over 20 years developing pain and sleep relief products so you can feel reassured that the mattress and pillow you’re getting were designed to deliver an optimal balance of comfort and support, and to ensure proper alignment in any sleeping position.

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Unlike many of its competitors that are made overseas, Snuggle-Pedic uses all USA made components and only chooses the best quality materials for their products. Their adjustable pillows and their patented mattress that breathes 100 times better to keep you cooler all night will leave you rested and super happy that you chose them!

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We chose a full sized mattress for our son so that it could grow with him as he gets older and we chose one of their Ultra Luxury Adjustable Bamboo Pillows because they’re adjustable! You simply unzip the side and remove some of the stuffing to make the pillow as flat or as full as you need to have the best and most comfortable sleep. Because Zane is only 3 years old, we removed about half of the stuffing to keep the pillow on the flatter side but kept the extra stuffing for later on as he grows and needs more support. Their pillows, because they’re adjustable, are perfect for side, back or stomach sleepers as well!

Click here to shop the pillow that we chose!

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The mattress is easy to set up and comes delivered in a box right to your door! You unroll it and watch it take shape. You’ll notice right away that it says Kool-Flow all over the mattress and pillows which is because they have a Kool-Flow micro-vented bamboo covering and patented AIRFLOW TRANSFER SYSTEM® that creates 100 times the breathability in the mattress for a cooler sleep. It also provides Weightless Pressure Relief with it’s Snuggle-Flex™ Comfort Layers that help to evenly distribute the weight of your body resulting in muscle and joint pressure relief.

A mattress that’s affordable, breathable, made with your comfort in mind and designed by an expert. It’s super obvious why Snuggle-Pedic should be your mattress of choice and why it was ours!

Click here to shop Snuggle-Pedic mattresses.

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Quick and Easy Valentine's Day Gift

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Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift idea that’s perfect for anyone? Look for further! I gathered up 3 of my fave products and you can find them all online and have them shipped right to your house! We’ll be gifting these goodies to Zane’s daycare teachers as a Thank You for taking such good care of him!!

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I’m all about gifts that can double as gift wrap! So I’m going to gift each teacher a reusable 100% silicone mug from GoSili. I love these cups because they’re dishwasher and microwave safe (which also makes them a great gift for you!) and by gifting one, you’re helping to reduce the 100 billion disposable cups that go to land fills each year! I’m going to fill them with the goodies below!

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Who doesn’t love to pamper themselves? Next on my list of goodies are some products from NeoStrata! They have products for every skin type and concern, so no matter who you’re shopping for, you’ll find the perfect item. At my age, we would all use some anti-aging products, so I turned to the best product on the market: NeoStrat! I chose the Firming Anti-Wrinkle Cream, the Cellular Restoration Cream, the Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum and the Dual Acid Antiaging Peel. These products will tackle dark spots, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles and will moisturize the heck out of your dry winter skin!

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I topped off each mug with some essentials from EOS. Their lip balms and hand lotions will have everyone’s dry winter skin and lips thanking you and begging for more! They are so affordable, I totally recommend you pick up a few for yourself! They fit perfectly in any purse (and the hand lotions even fit in my wallet)!

I would love to hear what you give your kid’s teachers for Valentine’s Day! Am I the only one that makes a big deal about it?

The Importance of A Great Planner from Lake and Loft

Every year I go on the hunt for a new planner. Not because it’s a task I particularly enjoy… but more so because I haven’t found one that has it all. Durable enough to last an entire year, equipped with enough tools but not overwhelming, a great layout, and gorgeous. This year I stumbled upon Lake and Loft, and they will now have a customer in me for the rest of my planner days!

USE CODE MNMM35 for 35% OFF at Lake and Loft

Finding the right planner for me, is the difference between feeling overwhelmed with my life and feeling like I’m in control. It’s the difference between missing deadlines and being on top of all that I have to do. I’m going share my fave features of my new planner from Lake and Loft! For a limited time, you can use code MNMM35 to save 35% off yours! Click here to see it and the other colors available.

First off, the details. The gold corner accents and gold binding rings tug at my heart. This planner is such a piece, that it can sit on a desk as decor and doesn’t need to be tucked away when I’m cleaning up.

It comes equipped with pockets at the front and back so store loose papers and the fun stickers that come included!

The first section is Dream - pages filled with “Big Ideas” and “Minor Details” so that you can map out how to conquer the year and every idea, thought and inspiration that comes to mind. Whether it’s inspirational quotes, the next great business venture, or just some room decor inspiration, this section is where I would put everything that wanted to keep track of, but didn’t need to access on the daily.

The second section is Plan - self explanatory! It has gorgeous tabs that separate the months. Each month begins with the most important thing: DREAM, GOALS and PLAN OF ACTION. I love writing down my goals for the month. It helps keep me focused, on track, and when I feel discouraged, I can quickly look back and remember why I’m doing what I’m doing.

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Each month also has a budget section where you can write down bills to pay and keep track of your money coming in and out. There’s even a section to write down what you’re saving up for!

A necessity for me is a monthly calendar view - I like to be able to see what’s coming up at a glance.

Finally, each monthly section is broken down by weeks, making it super easy to write down daily tasks, write weekly to-do lists and there’s even a little section for Weekly Wins. Not every week will be huge… nor super successful, but this weekly win section will help you focus on the positive and keep your drive going for the weeks to come.

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This yearly planner is filled with such cute extras, such as Thank You and Happy Birthday Post Cards at the end, making it super easy to send a beautiful note to someone special while you’re on the go and busy running the world! Click here to check out my planner along with all the other styles!

USE CODE MNMM35 for 35% OFF at Lake and Loft

Lake and Loft has so much else to offer besides planners! I also got my hands on the big ta-do™ weekly checklist! These tear off sheets have beautiful gold edges, tear apart by day so that you can bring one list at a time with you and are on thick cardboard, making it oh so luxurious to write. Writing to-do lists has never been so fun!!!

Lake and Loft also has note pads, greeting cards, coasters, recipe cards and so much more! Click here to visit their site and don’t forget to use MNMM35 to get 35% off your order!





The Importance of A Great Planner from Lake and Loft

Every year I go on the hunt for a new planner. Not because it’s a task I particularly enjoy… but more so because I haven’t found one that has it all. Durable enough to last an entire year, equipped with enough tools but not overwhelming, a great layout, and gorgeous. This year I stumbled upon Lake and Loft, and they will now have a customer in me for the rest of my planner days!

USE CODE MNMM35 for 35% OFF at Lake and Loft

Finding the right planner for me, is the difference between feeling overwhelmed with my life and feeling like I’m in control. It’s the difference between missing deadlines and being on top of all that I have to do. I’m going share my fave features of my new planner from Lake and Loft! For a limited time, you can use code MNMM35 to save 35% off yours! Click here to see it and the other colors available.

First off, the details. The gold corner accents and gold binding rings tug at my heart. This planner is such a piece, that it can sit on a desk as decor and doesn’t need to be tucked away when I’m cleaning up.

It comes equipped with pockets at the front and back so store loose papers and the fun stickers that come included!

The first section is Dream - pages filled with “Big Ideas” and “Minor Details” so that you can map out how to conquer the year and every idea, thought and inspiration that comes to mind. Whether it’s inspirational quotes, the next great business venture, or just some room decor inspiration, this section is where I would put everything that wanted to keep track of, but didn’t need to access on the daily.

The second section is Plan - self explanatory! It has gorgeous tabs that separate the months. Each month begins with the most important thing: DREAM, GOALS and PLAN OF ACTION. I love writing down my goals for the month. It helps keep me focused, on track, and when I feel discouraged, I can quickly look back and remember why I’m doing what I’m doing.

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Each month also has a budget section where you can write down bills to pay and keep track of your money coming in and out. There’s even a section to write down what you’re saving up for!

A necessity for me is a monthly calendar view - I like to be able to see what’s coming up at a glance.

Finally, each monthly section is broken down by weeks, making it super easy to write down daily tasks, write weekly to-do lists and there’s even a little section for Weekly Wins. Not every week will be huge… nor super successful, but this weekly win section will help you focus on the positive and keep your drive going for the weeks to come.

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This yearly planner is filled with such cute extras, such as Thank You and Happy Birthday Post Cards at the end, making it super easy to send a beautiful note to someone special while you’re on the go and busy running the world! Click here to check out my planner along with all the other styles!

USE CODE MNMM35 for 35% OFF at Lake and Loft

Lake and Loft has so much else to offer besides planners! I also got my hands on the big ta-do™ weekly checklist! These tear off sheets have beautiful gold edges, tear apart by day so that you can bring one list at a time with you and are on thick cardboard, making it oh so luxurious to write. Writing to-do lists has never been so fun!!!

Lake and Loft also has note pads, greeting cards, coasters, recipe cards and so much more! Click here to visit their site and don’t forget to use MNMM35 to get 35% off your order!





Last Minute Shopper's Gift Guide

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With Christmas only 9 days away (I know I can’t believe it either!), I’m helping all you last minute shoppers find the best items for the most important people on your list! What if I told you that you could go to 1 store and find it ALL. Gifts for your nieces, teachers, pregnant sister, difficult to shop for husband, parents and grandparents? Check out my gift ideas below, ALL available in store or online at Indigo! I’ve covering The Gamer, The Beauty Obsessed, The Entertainer, The Kids, The Relaxer… and a few more :).

Something For Everyone

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A cookbook, a guide to running an empire, some stationery to stay organized and a bit of Elmo. Finding a thoughtful book for ANYONE on your holiday shopping list is a breeze at Indigo!

  1. CRAVINGS: HUNGRY FOR MORE: THE MOST delicious recipes with easy and simple steps to follow. This cook book is perfect for anyone who loves incredible food.

  2. START WITH WHY: HOW GREAT LEADERS INSPIRE EVERYONE TO TAKE ACTION: Help the go getter in your lift find the inspiration to be a better leader and to inspire those around them, including colleagues and customers!

  3. INNER TRUTH PAD - I HAVE TO DO WHAT: For the student, the parent, the organizer. This will make chores, homework and tasks easy to keep track of!

  4. ELMO'S LITTLE LIBRARY (SESAME STREET): For the little reader in your home, this series of 4 books reinvents nursery rhymes while fitting perfectly in their little hands! Perfect for road trips and vacations, the books pack neatly away in a little box that they will not want to leave behind.

Something For the Kids

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Whether you’re shopping for a future pro athlete, a scientist or an Elmo obsessed toddler, Indigo has the best of the best with prices that can’t be beat!

  1. NHL GOAL AND 2 STICK SET: This collapsible net that can be easily stored comes with 2 hokey sticks and a foam ball that will keep kids happy and parents happier. It can be put away so there’s no clutter but will also keep your little hockey fan busy for hours!

  2. DELUXE CLASSIC PEG PUZZLE BUNDLE by Melissa and Doug: Known for their quality and educational children’s toys, these peg puzzles are perfect for the learning toddler. The pegs make it easy for their little hands to grab, and these wooden puzzles are durable and colourful which will mean hours and years of fun! Melissa & Doug make some of the cutest toys around. Click here to see their entire collection at Indigo.

  3. FIRE FLYER, RRRROLL MODELS by B. Toys: A favourite brand in our home, B. Toys not only makes colourful and fun toys, they give a portion back to charity, use non toxic dyes and sustainable materials. This fire engine roars, moves on its own, lights up and comes with 2 fire men and a movable ladder so that your kid’s imagination can run wild! Click here to see the entire B. Toys collection at Indigo.

  4. SESAME STREET GEAR: Books, costumes, hoodies, stuffed animals and toys. Indigo is the place to go for everything Sesame Street! Whether you’re looking for a TICKLE ME ELMO, a P IS FOR POTTY! potty training book or a MUSIC PLAYER STORYBOOK, Indigo has it all!

Something For The Competitive Gamer

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For the competitive or playful person in your life, get them a stylish game that won’t spend it’s time in a closet! You’ll be the hit at every party when you show up with one of these games!

  1. CLASSIC DARTBOARD: Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, get every party started with a fun game of darts! This set includes a large dartboard, darts and instructions for the newbies!

  2. TABLETOP AIR HOCKEY: It can be set up on any hard surface and will have people lining up to play! It bring the classic arcade game right into your home! This set includes 2 strikers, 2 goals and a battery powered puck for that authentic air hockey experience!

  3. SIX-IN-ONE WOODEN GAMES COMPENDIUM: 6 of the best known board games, including checkers, chess and pick up sticks, come packed in this easy-to-bring-anywhere board game!

  4. 5 IN 1 WOODEN GAMES SET: a perfect stocking stuffer, this 5-in-1 wooden games set includes backgammon, chess, checkers, dominoes and pick up sticks.

Something For the Relaxer

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We have one of these in our lives… the person that either loves taking spa like baths… or the person that should spend more time relaxing! Help that person make the most of the holiday season with these spa-like essentials!

  1. SILVER BIRCH & JUNIPER MERCURY 3-WICK CANDLE and POURED GLASS CANDLE: This fresh and unique aroma will transport you to a world where holiday shopping and wrapping is done and there is no cooking left to do!! Guaranteed to please even the pickiest of people, the 3 wick candle is a beautiful centre piece for any table this season, while the smaller candle makes the perfect stocking stuffer!

  2. DETOX BATH SALTS: These 100% natural bath salts are formulated with lavender and eucalyptus essential oils and highly detoxifying Cambrian Blue clay. Just a handful of them will help to clear the mind and body… exactly what everyone needs this season! They also come in a CALM formulation.

  3. THYMES EUCALYPTUS HAND LOTION: The perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a teacher! Made with skin-conditioning jojoba oil, honey and soothing aloe vera, it has the most beautiful scent.

  4. THYMES EUCALYPTUS BATH SALTS: This single use package of bath salts is a great stocking stuffer and will help anyone forget their day’s stresses. It comes in an array of scents, such as Lavender, Goldleaf Gardenia and Aqua Corraline.

Something For The Tea Drinker

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The tea aficionado in your life will think that they’ve seen it all, until you gift them these items that will blow their mind!

  1. NUDE RASPBERRY HONEY: Available in stores (but worth the trip to your local Indigo), this smooth raspberry honey gives your tea the perfect extra kick that it needs. It’s subtle and not overpowering, but the hint of raspberry will make you wonder how you’ve ever lived with just regular honey before!

  2. TEA DROPS BOOST TEA SPRINKLES: These sprinkles that include a blend of organic matcha, ginger, and lemon can just be added to water and magically dissolve! No steeping or waiting necessary! This is, by far, one of the coolest presentations for tea that I’ve ever seen!

  3. TEA FORTE - WORLD OF TEAS: Available in stores, these loose teas from across the world in single serve packages mean that you can take your favourite teas on the go! You’ll travel from Morocco to China to Japan and enjoy every bold flavour in this box set.

  4. PERFECT TEA MUG - HOLIDAY PLAID: A perfect gift for dad, this large tea mug that includes a lid and removable infuser, will keep him enjoying his favourite tea all winter long!

Something For the Hostess

Spoil the hostess with the mostest by gifting them items that will not only make entertaining easier, but also more stylish!

  1. GREY MARBLE & WOOD COASTERS and WHITE TERRAZZO & MARBLE RECTANGULAR BOARD: More than just a kitchen accessory, this marble board and set of coasters are decorative pieces that will impress any hostess!

  2. AURIA GEO ULTRASONIC DIFFUSER and AURIA DIFFUSER OIL BLEND FOREST: This gorgeous ceramic silver diffuser is a statement piece in any room, and combined with one of the many Auria Diffuser Oil Blends, they will turn any space into a relaxing escape!

  3. CUT GLASS LOWBALL: With gold trim and conversation starting wit, this set of glasses will be a hit at any party! With sayings like: “dare to be fabulous”, “meet me under the mistletoe”, “pleased as punch”, “cheers daring”, they are perfect for any gathering!

  4. ROUND MARBLE BOARD – YUMMY and GOLD CHEESE MARKERS - SET OF 5: Looking for a gift that will leave someone speechless? This beautiful white marble platter with gold accents is the perfect gift, and if you really want to splurge, pair it with this unique set of cheese markers!

Something For The Beauty Product Obsessed

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We all have a friend or family member that loves to pamper themselves, so help them this holiday season by gifting them the best of the best!

  1. LAPCOS VARIETY SKINCARE PACK: This set includes 7 masks and 1 exfoliating pad that addresses a different skin issue every day of the week!

  2. ILLUME GIFT SET - BEST DAY EVER, WHITE BERGAMOT: This gift set includes a rollerball fragrance, hand creme and lip balm with a mix of mix of grapefruit blossom, blue fig, sparkling blackberries, bergamot, waterlily, lotus flower, cedarwood, crisp vetiver and cool white musk!

  3. ILLUME BAR SOAP - HEY GIRL HEY, COCONUT MILK MANGO: A perfect stocking stuffer, this bar of soap will become a necessity in every beauty routine. It’s smell is devine and it leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed!

  4. AWAKENING GINSENG AND EUCALYPTUS UNDER EYE MASK: Available in store, these under eye gel pads, made in Korea, are enriched with 12 hydrating extracts which leave the skin around your eyes feeling revived and replenished!

I wish I could say that I covered everything Indigo has to offer… but I could spend weeks writing gift guides filled with unique and beautiful items! Head over to their store or visit their site to take advantage on amazing holiday sales! I would love to see what you pick out so don’t forget to tag me on Instagram in your pictures!

This blog post was written in collaboration with with Indigo.

All thoughts and opinions (as always) are 100% my own.

Last Minute Shopper's Gift Guide

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With Christmas only 9 days away (I know I can’t believe it either!), I’m helping all you last minute shoppers find the best items for the most important people on your list! What if I told you that you could go to 1 store and find it ALL. Gifts for your nieces, teachers, pregnant sister, difficult to shop for husband, parents and grandparents? Check out my gift ideas below, ALL available in store or online at Indigo! I’ve covering The Gamer, The Beauty Obsessed, The Entertainer, The Kids, The Relaxer… and a few more :).

Something For Everyone

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A cookbook, a guide to running an empire, some stationery to stay organized and a bit of Elmo. Finding a thoughtful book for ANYONE on your holiday shopping list is a breeze at Indigo!

  1. CRAVINGS: HUNGRY FOR MORE: THE MOST delicious recipes with easy and simple steps to follow. This cook book is perfect for anyone who loves incredible food.

  2. START WITH WHY: HOW GREAT LEADERS INSPIRE EVERYONE TO TAKE ACTION: Help the go getter in your lift find the inspiration to be a better leader and to inspire those around them, including colleagues and customers!

  3. INNER TRUTH PAD - I HAVE TO DO WHAT: For the student, the parent, the organizer. This will make chores, homework and tasks easy to keep track of!

  4. ELMO'S LITTLE LIBRARY (SESAME STREET): For the little reader in your home, this series of 4 books reinvents nursery rhymes while fitting perfectly in their little hands! Perfect for road trips and vacations, the books pack neatly away in a little box that they will not want to leave behind.

Something For the Kids

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Whether you’re shopping for a future pro athlete, a scientist or an Elmo obsessed toddler, Indigo has the best of the best with prices that can’t be beat!

  1. NHL GOAL AND 2 STICK SET: This collapsible net that can be easily stored comes with 2 hokey sticks and a foam ball that will keep kids happy and parents happier. It can be put away so there’s no clutter but will also keep your little hockey fan busy for hours!

  2. DELUXE CLASSIC PEG PUZZLE BUNDLE by Melissa and Doug: Known for their quality and educational children’s toys, these peg puzzles are perfect for the learning toddler. The pegs make it easy for their little hands to grab, and these wooden puzzles are durable and colourful which will mean hours and years of fun! Melissa & Doug make some of the cutest toys around. Click here to see their entire collection at Indigo.

  3. FIRE FLYER, RRRROLL MODELS by B. Toys: A favourite brand in our home, B. Toys not only makes colourful and fun toys, they give a portion back to charity, use non toxic dyes and sustainable materials. This fire engine roars, moves on its own, lights up and comes with 2 fire men and a movable ladder so that your kid’s imagination can run wild! Click here to see the entire B. Toys collection at Indigo.

  4. SESAME STREET GEAR: Books, costumes, hoodies, stuffed animals and toys. Indigo is the place to go for everything Sesame Street! Whether you’re looking for a TICKLE ME ELMO, a P IS FOR POTTY! potty training book or a MUSIC PLAYER STORYBOOK, Indigo has it all!

Something For The Competitive Gamer

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For the competitive or playful person in your life, get them a stylish game that won’t spend it’s time in a closet! You’ll be the hit at every party when you show up with one of these games!

  1. CLASSIC DARTBOARD: Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, get every party started with a fun game of darts! This set includes a large dartboard, darts and instructions for the newbies!

  2. TABLETOP AIR HOCKEY: It can be set up on any hard surface and will have people lining up to play! It bring the classic arcade game right into your home! This set includes 2 strikers, 2 goals and a battery powered puck for that authentic air hockey experience!

  3. SIX-IN-ONE WOODEN GAMES COMPENDIUM: 6 of the best known board games, including checkers, chess and pick up sticks, come packed in this easy-to-bring-anywhere board game!

  4. 5 IN 1 WOODEN GAMES SET: a perfect stocking stuffer, this 5-in-1 wooden games set includes backgammon, chess, checkers, dominoes and pick up sticks.

Something For the Relaxer

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We have one of these in our lives… the person that either loves taking spa like baths… or the person that should spend more time relaxing! Help that person make the most of the holiday season with these spa-like essentials!

  1. SILVER BIRCH & JUNIPER MERCURY 3-WICK CANDLE and POURED GLASS CANDLE: This fresh and unique aroma will transport you to a world where holiday shopping and wrapping is done and there is no cooking left to do!! Guaranteed to please even the pickiest of people, the 3 wick candle is a beautiful centre piece for any table this season, while the smaller candle makes the perfect stocking stuffer!

  2. DETOX BATH SALTS: These 100% natural bath salts are formulated with lavender and eucalyptus essential oils and highly detoxifying Cambrian Blue clay. Just a handful of them will help to clear the mind and body… exactly what everyone needs this season! They also come in a CALM formulation.

  3. THYMES EUCALYPTUS HAND LOTION: The perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a teacher! Made with skin-conditioning jojoba oil, honey and soothing aloe vera, it has the most beautiful scent.

  4. THYMES EUCALYPTUS BATH SALTS: This single use package of bath salts is a great stocking stuffer and will help anyone forget their day’s stresses. It comes in an array of scents, such as Lavender, Goldleaf Gardenia and Aqua Corraline.

Something For The Tea Drinker

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The tea aficionado in your life will think that they’ve seen it all, until you gift them these items that will blow their mind!

  1. NUDE RASPBERRY HONEY: Available in stores (but worth the trip to your local Indigo), this smooth raspberry honey gives your tea the perfect extra kick that it needs. It’s subtle and not overpowering, but the hint of raspberry will make you wonder how you’ve ever lived with just regular honey before!

  2. TEA DROPS BOOST TEA SPRINKLES: These sprinkles that include a blend of organic matcha, ginger, and lemon can just be added to water and magically dissolve! No steeping or waiting necessary! This is, by far, one of the coolest presentations for tea that I’ve ever seen!

  3. TEA FORTE - WORLD OF TEAS: Available in stores, these loose teas from across the world in single serve packages mean that you can take your favourite teas on the go! You’ll travel from Morocco to China to Japan and enjoy every bold flavour in this box set.

  4. PERFECT TEA MUG - HOLIDAY PLAID: A perfect gift for dad, this large tea mug that includes a lid and removable infuser, will keep him enjoying his favourite tea all winter long!

Something For the Hostess

Spoil the hostess with the mostest by gifting them items that will not only make entertaining easier, but also more stylish!

  1. GREY MARBLE & WOOD COASTERS and WHITE TERRAZZO & MARBLE RECTANGULAR BOARD: More than just a kitchen accessory, this marble board and set of coasters are decorative pieces that will impress any hostess!

  2. AURIA GEO ULTRASONIC DIFFUSER and AURIA DIFFUSER OIL BLEND FOREST: This gorgeous ceramic silver diffuser is a statement piece in any room, and combined with one of the many Auria Diffuser Oil Blends, they will turn any space into a relaxing escape!

  3. CUT GLASS LOWBALL: With gold trim and conversation starting wit, this set of glasses will be a hit at any party! With sayings like: “dare to be fabulous”, “meet me under the mistletoe”, “pleased as punch”, “cheers daring”, they are perfect for any gathering!

  4. ROUND MARBLE BOARD – YUMMY and GOLD CHEESE MARKERS - SET OF 5: Looking for a gift that will leave someone speechless? This beautiful white marble platter with gold accents is the perfect gift, and if you really want to splurge, pair it with this unique set of cheese markers!

Something For The Beauty Product Obsessed

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We all have a friend or family member that loves to pamper themselves, so help them this holiday season by gifting them the best of the best!

  1. LAPCOS VARIETY SKINCARE PACK: This set includes 7 masks and 1 exfoliating pad that addresses a different skin issue every day of the week!

  2. ILLUME GIFT SET - BEST DAY EVER, WHITE BERGAMOT: This gift set includes a rollerball fragrance, hand creme and lip balm with a mix of mix of grapefruit blossom, blue fig, sparkling blackberries, bergamot, waterlily, lotus flower, cedarwood, crisp vetiver and cool white musk!

  3. ILLUME BAR SOAP - HEY GIRL HEY, COCONUT MILK MANGO: A perfect stocking stuffer, this bar of soap will become a necessity in every beauty routine. It’s smell is devine and it leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed!

  4. AWAKENING GINSENG AND EUCALYPTUS UNDER EYE MASK: Available in store, these under eye gel pads, made in Korea, are enriched with 12 hydrating extracts which leave the skin around your eyes feeling revived and replenished!

I wish I could say that I covered everything Indigo has to offer… but I could spend weeks writing gift guides filled with unique and beautiful items! Head over to their store or visit their site to take advantage on amazing holiday sales! I would love to see what you pick out so don’t forget to tag me on Instagram in your pictures!

This blog post was written in collaboration with with Indigo.

All thoughts and opinions (as always) are 100% my own.

Keeping Your Family Safe With The Latest In Home Safety

This post is sponsored by First Alert Canada and the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. All opinions are my own.

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When is the last time you checked your fire and smoke detectors to make sure they were working? What about your carbon monoxide (CO) detectors? I was shocked to learn from First Alert’s 2017 Survey of Canadian Households that more than one-third (35%) of Canadian homes do not have a CO detector installed and that the majority of Canadians do not have the recommended number of smoke alarms installed to protect their home from the threats of smoke and fire.

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Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless and colorless gas that can be produced by any fuel-burning device, such as a furnace, boiler, stove or car. It is the #1 cause of accidental poisoning in Canada and is responsible for more than 300 deaths each year, which should be enough of a reason for you to run out and buy detectors for your home IMMEDIATELY. Equipping your home to be safer doesn’t end with carbon monoxide detectors! According to the Canadian National Fire Information Database, 80 percent of fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms, often due to missing alarm batteries or expired alarms… and I refuse to let that be my home!

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First Alert offers several smoke and CO alarms equipped with 10-year sealed lithium batteries which means you don’t need to remember to change the batteries! 10-year alarms also eliminate the risk of ever having an alarm deactivated due to battery removal. It doesn’t hurt either that the CO detector and smoke alarms are so sleek looking, easy to install and simple to use. You take them out of the package, press the test button to ensure they are working, and install with the screws that are included. The First Alert packaging even includes instructions and recommendations on where to put smoke and CO alarms in the home! They blend right into your home decor and you can sleep better at night knowing that you’ve done all you can to keep your family protected!

Check out First Alert’s website to learn more about equipping your home with the latest in home safety!

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White Chocolate and Pecan Scones with Hamilton Beach's Professional 14 Cup Dicing Food Processor

This weekend I busted out the ULTIMATE tool: the Hamilton Beach® Professional 14 Cup Dicing Food Processor and got baking with a good friend of mine :). If you've been looking for the perfect gift idea for Mother's Day.... look no further! This machine does it all: it dices, slices, shreds, kneads, chops, mixes and purees. Seems too good to be true... right? Well I put it to the test with homemade scones - and spoiler alert: they were DELICIOUS, so easy to make because of Hamilton Beach's food processor, and took under 30 mins from start to finish!

My fave feature of Hamilton Beach's Professional 14 Cup Dicing Food Processor is that it's really quiet... much quieter than the others out there. It also comes with a super practical storage box to keep all the accessories organized which means no searching through my mess of a kitchen drawer to find them! But the best... the blades, bowl and lid are all dishwasher safe #mom win. It would made a great gift for Mother's Day... or for yourself :).  This recipe, from start to finish, took 30 mins thanks to this food processor that can do it all! 

What you'll need to make the most delicious White Chocolate and Pecan Scone Recipe (taken and slightly adapted from geniuskitchen.com)

Ingredients:
2 cups flower
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup salted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
6 ounces white chocolate
3/4 cup pecans

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut up butter into cubes and put in the freezer! (this will help your scones stay fluffy and airy)
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  • Remove the slicing blade and add the kneading plastic blade
  • Add in flower, baking powder and pulse until mixed
  • Add frozen butter cubes and pulse until blended. Do not over mix. You want the mixture to remain lumpy and the butter cubes to be intact. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together the milk, egg, and vanilla and add to the flower mixture - pulsing again until mixed. 
  • Add the white chocolate and pecans and mix again until evenly distributed. **You want the mixture to remain lumpy (like the picture below... it will ensure airy and fluffy scones!!! DO NOT over mix.)
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  • Remove mixture and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is approx 1.5 inches thick.
  • Cut into desired shapes!
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  • Bake scones for 11-15 minutes - or until lightly browned on top! 
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These scones are sure to please anyone you have over for Mother's Day brunch! They were so easy to make thanks to Hamilton Beach's Professional 14 Cup Dicing Food Processor! I can't think of a better Mother's Day gift than this! It's a must have in every kitchen!

The Gift Of Beautiful Printed Memories

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With smartphones at our fingertips, I think we're all guilty of hoarding hundreds and thousands of pictures without them ever making it to print. I decided to change that this Valentine's Day and surprised my husband with some beautiful pictures of some of our favorite memories. I chose Photography.com because of their AMAZING selection of printing types... they can print your images on everything from planked wood to glass to metal! I chose to print our pictures on Acrylic, which give a modern and sleek look with high definition printing that's lightweight and durable. I also LOVED that they arrived ready to hang (because my husband is not a handy man and I am... well you know... busy running the world lol).

The pictures come ready to hang and look like they're floating on your wall! (Photo taken by Darion Getzinger Photography)

The pictures come ready to hang and look like they're floating on your wall! (Photo taken by Darion Getzinger Photography)

Photography.com offers printing in any size and after receiving my order in under 2 weeks - i think its' safe to say I'm hooked :) There's nothing that makes me happier than walking into my home and seeing beautiful memories on all of our walls. There's also an amazing deal going on right now... Buy 1 Get 3 FREE!!! Click here to take advantage of this awesome deal and order yours now and make sure to order them by Jan 29th to get them in time for Valentine's Day!

The Acrylic finish is super glossy and vibrant! The pictures become statement pieces in your home!(picture taken by VEMB Photography)

The Acrylic finish is super glossy and vibrant! The pictures become statement pieces in your home!
(picture taken by VEMB Photography)

Don't miss the chance to fill your home this Valentine's Day with beautiful prints. Click here to visit Photography.com

The Gift Of Beautiful Printed Memories

Take advantage of the Buy 1 Get 3 FREE deal by clicking here

With smartphones at our fingertips, I think we're all guilty of hoarding hundreds and thousands of pictures without them ever making it to print. I decided to change that this Valentine's Day and surprised my husband with some beautiful pictures of some of our favorite memories. I chose Photography.com because of their AMAZING selection of printing types... they can print your images on everything from planked wood to glass to metal! I chose to print our pictures on Acrylic, which give a modern and sleek look with high definition printing that's lightweight and durable. I also LOVED that they arrived ready to hang (because my husband is not a handy man and I am... well you know... busy running the world lol).

The pictures come ready to hang and look like they're floating on your wall! (Photo taken by Darion Getzinger Photography)

The pictures come ready to hang and look like they're floating on your wall! (Photo taken by Darion Getzinger Photography)

Photography.com offers printing in any size and after receiving my order in under 2 weeks - i think its' safe to say I'm hooked :) There's nothing that makes me happier than walking into my home and seeing beautiful memories on all of our walls. There's also an amazing deal going on right now... Buy 1 Get 3 FREE!!! Click here to take advantage of this awesome deal and order yours now and make sure to order them by Jan 29th to get them in time for Valentine's Day!

The Acrylic finish is super glossy and vibrant! The pictures become statement pieces in your home!(picture taken by VEMB Photography)

The Acrylic finish is super glossy and vibrant! The pictures become statement pieces in your home!
(picture taken by VEMB Photography)

Don't miss the chance to fill your home this Valentine's Day with beautiful prints. Click here to visit Photography.com