10 for $10: Mother’s Day Edition

What costs under $10, is widely available across Canada, and will put a smile on a mom-type’s face? Well any of the ideas featured in this post I’d hope. Take a look and see for yourself.

Find of the Month: Spice Trekkers

CONTEST ALERT! With BBQ season on the horizon, I’m so excited to be sharing today’s spicy gift idea with you: artisan spices curated by a globetrotting Quebec couple, with plenty of gift-ready choices.

Run Run Rudolph

I’m a little baffled as to why you might need this post if you’re a religious reader, but here it is anyway: ten last-minute gift ideas with pretty wide availability across Canada. Get thee to a shopping cart, quick!

Holly Jolly Christmas

CONTEST ALERT! If you’re still scrambling to cross some names off your Christmas list, may I point you in the direction of the always affordable, always reliable Bath & Body Works? I’m profiling a few of my favourite finds + giving two lucky winners some very cool prize packs.

Work Your Magic

CONTEST ALERT! Get the inside scoop on what L’Occitane has on offer this year – a magical, whimsical collection of gift sets and limited-edition fragrances. Plus you could win 1 of 2 completely and totally amazing sets for yourself (or to gift, if you can bear it).

Sugar & Spice

CONTEST ALERT! I’m positively drowning in delight at the sight of philosophy’s holiday goodies, which once again take the cake as among my favourite finds this holiday season. Find out how you can win 1 of 3 amazing holiday pressies from this standout brand inside!

Splash Forward

CONTEST ALERT! My tour of the bath & body care stores of Canada continues with our very own homegrown Fruits & Passion. Check out what holiday scents they’ve got on tap, along with five gift choices that are pure perfection. Plus you could win a deluxe Cranberry Love gift set!

Best in Beauty

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve scoured the shelves virtual and real to track down fifteen amazing beauty buys, all under $100, designed to put a smile (and a fresh new look) on any gal’s face. Plus you could win a $100 gift basket from all-natural skincare brand Kiss My Face!

The Secret Ingredient

CONTEST ALERT! Get a sneak preview of what The Body Shop has in store this holiday season + you could win a gift set of five amazing holiday gifts from The Body Shop worth over $100.

All That Glitters

CONTEST ALERT! Sparkle brighter than the snow when you snap up any one of these gorgeous glittering gift ideas from MAKE UP FOR EVER! Plus you could win 1 of 2 MAKE UP FOR EVER limited edition ‘All Eyes On You’ makeup kits.

All Wrapped Up

CONTEST ALERT! Nothing says Christmas like a store of pre-wrapped presents, and nothing says relax like a box full of holiday-themed Lush goodies! I’ve sussed out my favourite presents for the season + I’m giving away two of them to two lucky readers. Could it be you…?

Flash Post: Plant By Numbers

Give the gift that gives back to the planet – fun grow kits that go beyond herbs and flowers, and jump straight into massive trees and exotic plants!

Flash Post: Finders Keepers

A touch of girly prettiness wrapped up in a bow – it doesn’t get much more gift-ready than that!

Soap Box

CONTEST ALERT! Lather up and get ready for some great sudsy gift ideas from Rocky Top Soap Shop – an all-natural, altogether awesome Etsy boutique with some awesome bathtime gift ideas…including a pick for dad. Plus you could win the ‘Manly Man Set’ to get your man primed for Father’s Day.

At First Blush

CONTEST ALERT! Hello beautiful…introducing Made You Blush, a luxury New Brunswick beauty retailer that’s jam-packed with gorgeous gift-giving ideas for all of your favourite ladies. Peek inside for five of my go-to summer picks, plus you could win!