Women of all walks of life around the globe have been cutting their own hair since the Covid-19 pandemic started. I was actually in the process of growing out my hair and had the beginnings of a nice bob going on. I can't remember at what point my frustration won out but it … [Read More...] about The Pandemic Haircut
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Check Out My Friend’s Book
My friend Susan has a new book! Follow sixteen-year old Candace's journey after she loses her mother. She becomes distanced from the rest of her family which leads her to the banks of Outlet River where she meets Jake.Can Jake help Candice and her family find their way back to each other?
Find Outlet River on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.Congratulations Susan!
Let’s Eat!
Evive Smoothies
Once in a while I succumb to the marketing in my Facebook stream and make a purchase. Evive Smoothies was my most recent foray into targeted advertising. EviveNutrition.ca is a Canadian company that offers the mail order convenience of frozen wheels of veggie, … [Read More...] about Evive Smoothies
Cosmetic Reviews
L’Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara
I think, like most people who wear mascara, I like to switch it up every other tube or so. But when … [Read More...] about L’Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara
Lancôme Grandiose Mascara Review
The folks at Influenster and Lancôme sent me a tube of Grandiose Mascara for review. Instead of the … [Read More...] about Lancôme Grandiose Mascara Review
Adding Some Colour to My Life
Tempted and Untamed
This fun fall manicure was courtesy of two colors from Avon's fall collection. These are the first … [Read More...] about Tempted and Untamed
Bingo Pattern Nail Art Ideas
There are many steps in a woman's beauty regimen, involving toners, creams, lotions and a whole … [Read More...] about Bingo Pattern Nail Art Ideas
Let’s Read Some Books!
Under the Dome by Stephen King
A Quick Review, Sort Of I have been reading Under the Dome by Stephen King (Amazon.com / Amazon.ca) for about five months. Maybe longer. In … [Read More...] about Under the Dome by Stephen King
A Writer’s Guide to Persistence–Book Review
A Writer's Guide to Persistence by Jordan Rosenfeld (official website) is a book on cultivating the writing craft, practicing consistency, and … [Read More...] about A Writer’s Guide to Persistence–Book Review
My Two Cents
Brain Exercises
Strengthen the Mind Body Connection In 2004 I had a few grand mal seizures. Somehow during the first one I ended up falling out of bed and breaking my back. The whole incident is a long story and I'm only mentioning it for context. My brain was pretty foggy … [Read More...] about Brain Exercises
Art Like Me
Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow
One of my all time favourite songs is Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow. I was listening to it the other day (it's on my Up Song playlist). At the time, one line stood out for me: "I don't like diddly squat". I immediately thought I need to make an art … [Read More...] about Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow
