Yes, London is expensive, if only because of the poor Canadian exchange rate. So, I’m going to try and give you prices of things where I can, because that is always a concern when traveling. When we were there in June, our basic rule of thumb with any purchase was to double the price. […]
London – Where We Stayed And What Sightseeing We Did
Our Hotel – We stayed at a lovely boutique hotel in Kensington, near Hyde Park, called The Caesar. We stayed in a Deluxe room, which was nice because it had a separate sitting area. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. There were no drawers, but there was some shelving on the bed […]
LONDON IS CALLING – Coming, Going and Getting Around in London
It took us a while, but this summer we finally decided on a vacation. London, UK. What a city! What an experience! The history, the vibe, the shopping and the hustle and bustle that is London. For a week, we took in what this world class city had to offer. Here are some useful tips […]
Rain Boot Round Up
Spring has sprung! It’s rain boot season. Take a look at my favourite picks from a recent Cityline segment to help you look cute during this year’s rainy season! Click here to watch the clip!
Mother’s Day with Hallmark
May. The month of spring flowers, warmer weather and of course Mother’s Day. To show your Mom how special she is give her a gift from the heart. A handwritten note or card. Technology provides a multitude of options to stay connected to friends and family, but the art of the handwritten note can’t be […]
She Shed, Diva Den, Lady Lounge, Chic Shed… whatever you call it, it’s all yours!
Hey ladies, are you dreaming of your own private space? One that you can call your own, to do whatever YOU want to do and decorate it how YOU want it decorated? Check out the “She Shed” I recently highlighted on Cityline. This can be your “Diva Den”, “Lady Lounge”, “Chic Shed” counterpart to your […]
Gifts That Give Back
I got such an amazing response from a recent “Gifts That Give Back” segment I did on Breakfast Television Toronto!! I wanted to share it with all of you and include the links for anyone who wants to know more about it! These are all really great gift ideas and you can give back at the […]
Travelling with Pets
There’s more to travelling with your pet than first meets the eye. In this segment that I recently did on Cityline, Murphy helps us discover the best pet transportation and travelling carriers for pets. Planning and being organized for your trip with a pet is the most important thing especially around the holidays. ~ Shoana […]
A New Favourite Find – Knotties Hair Ties
We are in the midst of our first heat wave of the summer in Toronto, but there are no complaints from me. I love the heat! But when those sizzling temps mix with that humidity it gets downright HOT! So, if you have long hair like me, trying to curl or style it during this […]
Tech Tip – A Great New Smart Phone App
There aren’t many points cards I use anymore, but there is one I will not part with. The Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum card. I loooove my Optimum points and now there is an app to help you and I collect those points even easier. That’s right, the Shoppers Drug Mart app now lets you load […]