Month: November 2019

Ep 39: Dr. Andrea Gelinas, Toronto’s Coolest Dentist, plus Ways To Give Back, DIY Gel Manicures at Home and Suspense Novel Recos

Dr. Andrea Gelinas is a mom and business owner with an eye for design – and she’s also been called Toronto’s Coolest Dentist! She’s here to chat about all of that and more. Also in this episode: ways to give back (you may not have heard of all of them), DIY gel manicures at home […] Read more…

At-Home DIY Gel/Shellac Manicures – My Review

A few weeks ago I purchased the supplies to do gel/shellac manicures at home (grand total: $94), and as promised, here is my review! To put the bottom line at the top: they’re way better than regular at-home manicures, not as good as salon gel/shellac manicures. The details: I purchased my supplies through Amazon: UV/LED […] Read more…

5 Ways to Give Back at the Holidays – and Beyond

I find that as the holidays approach and I’m reflecting on my blessings, I’m particularly motivated to try to pay it forward – perhaps you’re the same! Below are five routes to giving back with which I have firsthand experience…and most of these organizations are looking for help year-round, so feel free to save it […] Read more…

7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Photo Shoot

Whether it’s a family holiday photo, engagement pics or new headshots for your business, my go-to photographer Mary Zita Payne has tips for helping you get the most out of your photo shoot! (I’m interspersing the tips with some of the great photos from the shot she did with me and my girls!) It’s not […] Read more…

Ep 38: Home To Win Host Sangita Patel, Nonfiction Recos and Parent/Teacher Interview Tips

Sangita Patel, host of Home To Win on HGTV Canada, is here to talk about Season 4 of the show – they’re giving away a Home for the Holidays! We also talk about her famous Fitness Tuesdays, parenting our tween/teen girls, racism, travel tips and more! My previous interview with Sangita Patel Find Sangita on […] Read more…

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