"Look both ways before you cross the street." "Never accept a ride from a stranger." "If you're home alone, never open the door." These are the lessons that were passed on to us to keep us safe as children, and no doubt we're passing these same tidbits on to our kids. But growing up, we didn't have to worry about online predators, inappropriate web content, or cyber bullying. As a parent, I try really hard to keep myself educated about online dangers, but with new social media tools popping up daily and kids who have a digital footprint even before they're... More »

Still looking for the perfect gift for your stylish mom? Is your mother looking to squeeze a little more fitness into her life? She'll feel healthier and look stylin' with a pair of Orthaheel shoes. Designed by Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli, Orthaheel offers an innovative approach to foot health that is recommended by doctors and other health care professionals. I started wearing mine about two months ago, and they're my go-to shoes now. Find them at Foot Solutions stores across the country, or at a retailer near you by visiting Orthaheel. The Fleur sandal is available in a variety of colours and... More »

A few weeks ago I was approached about reviewing the new technology that Clorox is using in its bottles. I'm a fan of Clorox products; when I want shower tiles to sparkle, nothing compares to the Tilex Soap Scum Remover & Disinfectant. The product does what it sets out to do; removes the scum without requiring heavy duty scrubbing, and disinfects without bleach. However, as with most cleaning products, I always found myself with a few milliliters in the bottom of the bottle that couldn't be sprayed out because they were out of reach of the tube. These ended up either wasted... More »

 Oh shoulder season, you are seriously killing me. Sunny and 18 degrees one day; strip down to bare legs and skip through daisies. Blustery, snowy and minus 1 the next day; dig out your parka, bundle up and endure another day of Mother Nature's wrath. What's a girl to do with the state of her skin? My hands are parched and cracking from the bitter cold, exposed and tough from digging in the garden. Here's the sweetest treat I've come across all week...Live Clean Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Hand Cream. It's perfect for this in-between weather. The argan oil is extra rich... More »

I am a big fan of Sabra's delicious hummus. It's a go-to purchase for summer entertaining; I love it as a dip, as a spread on sandwiches, and as a condiment for burgers. That's why I'm so excited to write about the new products that the company's launching this month to broaden their dipping experience. Sabra Salsas are made at their plant in Mexico with fresh Roma tomatoes. They're cold-packed and cold-shipped to ensure you'll enjoy a fresh and delicious taste. Sabra is not just dipping their toes into the salsa market; they're jumping right in with a variety of flavours... More »

Spring is coming...it really is. We're finally going to be able to ditch the toques; but that doesn't mean we need to cover up with a ball cap or fedora. Spring is a time to let loose and show off that crowning glory.I recently attended an event to get a sneak preview of the upcoming season's newest styling tools and accessories from Goody. A few of these will help you to keep up with all of the season's hair trends.New Products to Make Life EasierGoody's got a number of new products designed to save you time and effort. First up the... More »

Well our new neighbours have moved in, and they hosted quite a "getting to know you" party.The first Target stores in Canada opened their doors last month, but all of Toronto has been waiting with bated breath for the local ones to open up. Last Wednesday evening, a number of media, celebrities and Target partners were invited to see the Target at Shoppers World before it opened to customers the following day.The party was a blast, as all good house parties are...champagne was flowing (from bottles stored on ice in a bathtub in the Bath section of the store), sliders... More »

Canadians and Americans may be some of the most famous next-door neighbours in the world, but we do share some very specific taste differences. When Canadians refer to Smarties, we know we're talking about delicious little multicoloured treats and not hard, tasteless candies. We tend to prefer our Tim Horton's doughnuts to their Dunkin Donuts donuts. And it turns out we have a very different palate when it comes to chocolate.For years, we've had to purchase the same variety of Hershey's chocolate that they've been making in Hershey, Pennsylvania for years and years and years, But recently, the folks at... More »

Ladies, start your shopping. There's a new retail giant available online, and it's a fashion blogger's favourite. Zara, the global fashion retailer, is launching online shopping in Canada today, March 6, with delivery to the entire country. Zara's online shop will sell the same full range of women's, men's and children's clothing found in Zara's stores.I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to test out Zara's online shopping experience last week, and I'm happy to report that it couldn't be easier.First, the site is user-friendly and easily searchable by a number of filter options (by garment characteristic, colours,... More »

There's something new to stop you in the cereal aisle this week, but instead of a toddler's tantrum or a teen's plea for sugar, this time it's something you'll want to put in your cart. Kellogg's is waking up your taste buds with new All-Bran Cranberries & Clusters cereal. It features toasted bran flakes with a lightly sweet vanilla flavour, tangy red cranberries and crunchy multi-grain clusters. High in fibre, it's also delicious and slightly addictive. We've gone through two boxes in just over a week, and in the words of my 11 year old son, "It actually tastes good, so... More »