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Four Ways to Treat Yourself During the Holidays The holidays are here! Which means a few of our favourite things are in season: cooler weather, cozy sweaters, shimmering lights, freshly baked treats, and neatly wrapped gifts. Unfortunately, the blissful spirit of the season can be dampened by things like travel obligations, long lines and other…

Self-Care is a gift that keeps on giving The holiday season is filled with as much hustle and bustle as tinsel and twine. It can be enough to make even the nicest on our gift lists occasionally feel like a holiday Grinch. We think this is something to keep in mind when you’re drafting your…

Celebrating Stylish Mothers & Daughters There’s nothing like the relationship between a mother and daughter. In many cases, a mother is a daughter’s first best friend and confidant. That close relationship often carries on into adulthood where mothers and daughters alike share secrets, interests and even style tips! We decided to take a look at…

Fun Ways to Pamper Your Pooch for National Pet Day! Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend forgot to consider dogs. Everyday is special with your pup by your side whether you’re taking walks in the park or sharing snuggles on the couch. But April 11 is especially significant because it’s National Pet Day!…

While owning a pet can be a big responsibility, there are some significant health benefits to opening your home to a furry, feathered or fishy friend. This is likely old news to you if you’re already a pet owner, but if you’re on the fence on whether you should adopt a pet, here’s how your…

Spending New Year’s Eve with your children…or any kids for that matter…can be a lot more fun than going to your typical dress-up party. Kids have such natural enthusiasm for anything fun and it’s contagious! Plus, staying up late for kids is a really big deal—you’ll get to share in their excitement at being a…

Here’s 7 things you can do to make the New Year great! Make Some Short-term Goals! Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions…and then breaks them pretty quickly. We don’t want you to do that. Instead, set two or three goals that you can accomplish. Write them down by hand (that’s been proven to make more of…

Lead acetate can no longer be included in hair dye formulations, according to a ruling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new rule does not take effect until October 2019 but, significantly, it finishes the one remaining use of lead, a neurotoxin, in cosmetic products in the US.1 “In the nearly 40…

Holidays, for most of us, are a special time of year when we link up with friends and family, attend parties (or rather, endless parties!), share food and drinks (maybe too much at times! There goes that waist!) and exchange gifts. Unfortunately, some of this excitement can create undue stress. I overate! Is this the…