Happy July ladies! This month we are doing things a little differently. We are featuring not one, but two entrepreneurs. Please meet Chelsea Tannis from Early Learning ABA in Ottawa. She has shared with us a little bit about her business, what inspires her, what’s next for her and her passion. Without further delay, meet Chelsea. Follow your passion, work hard and don’t be afraid to take risks.  – Chelsea What is your relationship with P&S Co.?   I love supporting women entrepreneurs in Ottawa as well as their businesses.  Zodiac sign:  Scorpio Where do you live and w ..read more

It’s that time of year again! Finding stylish summer has always been a challenge for me. I find that it’s difficult to stay on-trend, especially with how quickly fast fashion turns out the next big thing.   However, H&M has time and time again prevailed to being my top choice when it comes to clothing. They are both stylish and comfortable, but most importantly affordable. Without having to break the bank, you can look stylish and have variety. The best part about shopping online is that on most weekends, most of the website is on sale. Score!   Between in-store and online ..read more

Jovanka Jazic is our newest contributor over here at Pretty and Smart Co. She joined us a couple of months ago now and has been a wonderful addition to the team. This month, she shares with us, a little bit about herself so you can all get to know her a little better. We’re sure you’ll be seeing a lot more of her on our main page. Without further delay, meet Jovanka. What is your name or nickname?  Jovanka Jazic Zodiac sign:  I’m a Scorpio. Don’t hate! What is your relationship with P&S Co.?   I am a contributing writer at P&S Co! Where do you live and what do you do?&nb ..read more

Happy July ladies! This month we are doing things a little differently. We are featuring not one, but two entrepreneurs. Please meet Chelsea Tannis and Sarah Menard from Early Learning ABA in Ottawa. They have shared with us a little bit about their business, what inspires them, what’s next for them and their passion. Without further delay, meet Chelsea and Sarah. Follow your passion, work hard and don’t be afraid to take risks.  – Sarah and Chelsea What is your relationship with P&S Co.?   We love supporting women entrepreneurs in Ottawa as well as their businesses.  Zodi ..read more

Dear younger me,   You are going to be ok, but right now, everything sucks.   Yeah, you probably weren’t expecting me to say that now were you? I must admit, back when I was 15, nothing went my way. My family was falling apart, I had to move out of my childhood home, school was a mess, and I was just not sure what path to go down. I was at a crossroads, constantly.   On top of all that, I was an awkward, deeply insecure teenage girl who just so desperately wanted to fit in. I did everything I could to roll with the punches- even at times embarrassing myself just to get a laugh o ..read more

As the weather gets warmer, fitness fads flood social media timelines. Although Belly Burning Workouts and green smoothie recipes can be tempting, there are far better ways to introduce fitness and healthy lifestyle choices into your Summer 2022. Here are some of my best suggestions for a healthier summer! Optimize the Warm Weather Warmer weather and longer days make fitness instantly easier. Whether you choose a walk outside, day drip to a nearby park or hiking spot, or take advantage of a local public pool, beautiful weather is a sure incentive to stay active outside. You can also opt for a ..read more

Hello Pretty & Smart Co. after a short hiatus on the writing front I am back with a review of Fancy Face! What is Fancy Face you ask? Well, it is a Toronto-based company that offers, makeup services, skincare products and a proprietary line of makeup too! It truly is the one-stop-shop for all things for your face and everything is PRETTY FANCY. Their founder Brittney Gray has paid such attention to detail that even the packaging is gorgeous. At the beginning of May, a friend and I went to the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto to attend an event put on by the lovely ladies at Run the World Summit. Th ..read more

Jovanka Jazic is a History & Business graduate from Guelph, Ontario. She is passionate about writing and creating content that can inspire others to get creative as well. She is the creator of DyingForDupes, where she sources the best deals and dupes on all things fashion and lifestyle. When she isn’t working her 9-5 in tech, you can find her binge-watching the newest Netflix series, spending time with loved ones, or being out on an adventure! She is excited to contribute to Pretty & Smart with content that’ll get readers engaged and eager for more.   Find Jovanka’s blog post ..read more

It’s finally June, which means you get to meet our new featured entrepreneur! A big hello to Penny Light. Penny is truly a jack of all trades, but we know her as the owner of Grit & Grace, a clothing boutique located in Sauble Beach and Guelph. Penny shares how the pandemic caused her to pivot and change her life completely.  She talks about trading in her suit and heels for bare feet and dresses (you’re gonna want to read this!). If you want to learn a little more about Penny, what inspired her to open Grit & Grace, and a piece of advice young women should know, then read on. Wit ..read more

Hello June! The ladies of PSCO are all in a sunshine state of mind as we roll into June and hot weather. This month we have new tech backgrounds that are inspired by Greece and its beautiful beaches! As usual, we can’t choose and love them all but comment below which one you downloaded! While you’re here don’t forget to check out this month’s cover girl Penny Light. Download the wallpapers here   Quote of the Month “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” — Katharine Hepburn   Pretty & Smart Co. is proud to have 19 amazing contributors (we love these la ..read more