Flash Post: Baker’s Best

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 24, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Carrying on with my ongoing theme of staying cool this summer, today’s gift pick is ideal for the year-round chef. The Cusipro Stay Cool Rolling Pin is an amazing gift idea for those that love to cook, but hate the strain of heating up the kitchen.

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Wedding Wonders

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 23, 2012 · 2 Comments 

Have a wedding on your social calendar this summer? I’ve hand-picked five wow-me gifts to get you primed to hand over the perfect present.

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Flash Post: Real Steel

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 17, 2012 · 3 Comments 

Celebrate summer in style – and smarts – with this stainless steel popsicle mold set. Not only is it space age chic, it also happens to be mighty eco-friendly, with a shelf life that’ll last far longer than a single sweltering summer season.

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Glamping Gear

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 9, 2012 · 74 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! If you’re like me and prefer the only stars you see at night are the ones out of your five-star hotel’s window, then you may be a good candidate to learn about glamping, a luxe-camping trend that’s sweeping the planet. Inside? 8 picks to Glamp up your campsite, including one you could win for yourself…

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All You Need Is Love

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 6, 2012 · 2 Comments 

The Canadian Gift Guide is drawing inspiration from down south today with 5 gifts emblazoned with Robert Indiana’s legendary LOVE sculpture – found in the city of brotherly love, Philly.

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Ice Ice Baby

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 4, 2012 · 3 Comments 

Chill out for a few and check out these creative and cute ways to give your favourite summer beverage an icy kick!

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10 for $10: July 2012 Edition

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 2, 2012 · 2 Comments 

Save your summer funds for summer fun – travel, shopping, or whatever’s on your mind. Still in need for some fab-yet-affordable gift ideas? I’ve got ten of em right here for you, all for under a tenner.

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on June 11, 2012 · 154 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! A variation on the ‘Colour Your World’ posts with a flavour-meets-colour of the month: strawberry. Plus you could win a Northern Strawberry gift set from Fruits & Passion!

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Say Cheese

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 30, 2012 · 3 Comments 

Today’s picks are around the food of the gods: cheese! Of course, cheese gifts need not be cheesy – presenting five picks designed to make every amateur cheese nibbler a bona fide expert.

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Father’s Day Fridays

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 25, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Father’s Day is but a month away! That probably means it’s time to dig into some groovy guy-friendly ideas, including the five highlighted on today’s Father’s Day Friday post.

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Foodie Fridays: Easy Eating

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 18, 2012 · 33 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Have a friend aiming to get lean & limber for swimsuit season? Hook them up with one of these two healthy eating cookbooks – without sacrificing oodles of flavour and endless options. Bonus – I’m giving everyone a freebie recipe preview + a copy of one of today’s featured books!

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Of The Month Clubs: Kitchen Gadgets Edition

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 15, 2012 · 2 Comments 

A dozen ideas are on the docket today for you to once again create a fun of-the-month club for a loved one. This time I’ve honed in on kitchen gadgets that’ll make even the sorriest cooks into suave chefs.

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Flash Post: Campfire Couture

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 14, 2012 · 3 Comments 

Chew on today’s gift idea: a colourful set of outdoor tablewares that’s perfect for everything from picnics to camping excursions.

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Culinary Concoction

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 13, 2012 · 2 Comments 

Happy Mother’s Day! Make mom smile with a home-cooked meal, and make it extra easy to do so with the new PC Black Label cookbook, the Epicurean’s Companion.

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Mother’s Day The Quirky Way

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 10, 2012 · 3 Comments 

Methinks it’s time I tell you all a little more about Quirky – one of my go-to sources of gifting inspiration over the last few months. Learn all about this interactive product development site, and check out my top 3 picks for Mother’s Day!

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