Capture the Flag: Canada Day Fun with MEC

Get in the Canada Day spirit with some cheery red items perfect for July 1st – and well beyond – from MEC!

Going Places: MEC’s Supercontinent Bag is a Backpackers Dream

Whether you’re hitting the open trails or flying high, MEC’s Supercontinent Travel Packs have got your back.

A Galaxy Fashionably Away

Want to show your Star Wars love in a subtle way? Check out the stylish (and surprisingly affordable) Nixon x Star Wars lineup.

The Prettiest Sight to See: Beauty Gift Ideas 2016

CONTEST ALERT! This one’s for all my beautiful readers! Check out some of my favourite beauty gift ideas of the season – plus discover how you could win almost $500 in amazing beauty items for yourself!

Pretty Perfect

Shave off a step in packing and stay 100% organized – what’s not to love with today’s gift idea?

Oh The Places You’ll Go

What’s playful and practical at the same time you ask? How about Trunki: a carry-on that doubles as a plaything for little ones.

Fish of Plenty

CONTEST ALERT! The Retailer Spotlight is shining brightly on Canadian gift shop Orangefish today. Learn about their vast and budget-friendly range of items + win a $50 gift card!

Between The Lines

CONTEST ALERT! Today’s post is all about gift ideas for bookworms – one of my very favourite topics! Plus you could win an awesome Litographs tee to show off your reader stripes with pride.

Flash Post: Pack It In

Got a jetsetter on your to-buy-for list? Today’s gift idea combines a splash of style with tons of practicality, just in time for the summer holiday season.

What She Really Really Wants

CONTEST ALERT! Truth be told, I really really really would be happy with any of these amazing gift ideas for gals under my tree. See if you feel the same + you could win a $680 prize package of amazing goodies!

Yo Bros

CONTEST ALERT! There was a whisper of outcry around my household after last week’s ‘gifts for best friends’ post. Namely, that it was clearly skewed toward the lady friends. So I appeased the (singular) masses and created a post of gift ideas guys would actually be willing to buy for their bros, all under $50 a pop! Plus win a Strombo Bobblehead!

I See London…

No underpants in here, despite the title of the post. I just thought that for those of you that have fallen hard for London during the Olympics might be keen on checking out these six Britannica-inspired picks.

Flash Post: The Birds & The Bees

I’ve gone down under to bring up this great gift idea: cheerful prints, quality fabrics, and smart-thinking-design pack a 1-2-3 combo of awesome gift-giving in the form of these super cute cosmetics organizers and travel bags from Aussie company Apple & Bee.

Help! I Need A…Valentine’s Gift (Guys 2012 Edition)

We meet again, Valentine’s Day. This time, I’ve got four gift ideas for guys, based on relationship levels and well, general coolness. Enjoy!

Luggy Bugger

Got a friend going somewhere groovy? Canadian company Lug has become ubiquitous with stylish travel accessories and bags – take a peek at a few highlights for various price points and occasions.