The Merben, The Merrier

CONTEST ALERT! Enter to win 1 of 2 dry brushing gift baskets from Merben + check out some of my fave gift ideas from this cool Canadian shop.

Soul Food

Yum alert! Soul Chocolate is a Canadian brand that takes their chocolate very seriously – giving you an amazing roasted bar experience with every bite.

Sole Sisters

Spruce up that wardrobe and support international artisans with today’s groovy gift idea.

Bare Necessities

CONTEST ALERT! Meet Canadian brand Bare Knitwear, which works with artisans in Peru to harvest luxurious alpaca fibres and turn them into stylish, comfortable pieces that also make excellent gift ideas! Plus enter to win a beautiful cowl valued at $160 USD!

Gingham Brigade

For this month’s Trend Watch I’m getting into the spring of things and highlighting a delightful seasonal print – gingham! – in all its glory.

Jingle Belles Rock

CONTEST ALERT! Whether you’re shopping for a sister, best friend, coworker, niece, or parent, today’s gift ideas are all perfectly appropriate, perfectly sweet picks for gals to gift one another. Plus, I’m giving away a mind-blowingly amazing prize package loaded with $520+ of goodies!

All Is Bright

CONTEST ALERT! Enter for your chance to win 1 of 2 $75 gift codes to spend on Jewelry by Andrea’s beautiful, zen-inspired gems.

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

CONTEST ALERT! Stumped on what to buy mom this year? I’ve picked out ten sensational gift ideas that’ll do the trick – plus, learn how you could win a prize package valued at over $495!

Sweeter Than Honey

Indulge in the sweet nectar we otherwise refer to as honey – but for your body! Introducing the new Honeymania line from The Body Shop, made with fair trade honey harvested from Ethiopia.

Flash Post: Animal Tracks

Looking for a truly unique (and feel-good) baby shower gift idea? Check out Sew Heart Felt – which produces aw-dorable handfelted slippers through a fair trade agreement with Nepal.

Record Time

CONTEST ALERT! Got a particular fixation for cheese, coffee, or whiskey? Keep tabs on your top picks with 33 Books, a line-up of pocket-sized tomes that allow you to make notes & ratings on your consumable cravings no matter where you are. Plus win 1 of 3 three-book prize packs!

The Not So Far East

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve searched the globe (or more local sources inspired by the world’s cultures) for today’s Eastern Hemisphere-themed gift ideas. Plus you’ve got TWELVE chances to win a set of 2 solid perfumes from Ganesha’s Garden.

Good Tidings We Bring

CONTEST ALERT! Tis the season for endless holiday gatherings – don’t show up empty-handed! Bring one of these fab 15 finds + you could win a couple of ’em for yourself.

On Roses

Part two of my ongoing series of gift ideas related to the classic song, My Favourite Things. Today’s list? On Roses – gift ideas inspired by that which we call a rose.

Fair Tradesies

CONTEST ALERT! Want to feel good about the gifts you buy? Today’s picks aren’t only pretty, they’re sourced with fair trade policies in mind – meaning you can rest easy when you snap one of them off the virtual shelf. Plus you could win a gift basket of The Body Shop’s beloved Tea Tree collection, valued at over $100!