I shared this teen box earlier today on Instagram and a friend said, “I wish they had one for 50 plus!” When I asked what she’d want in it, she said “all the same things.” Me too! Now who’s going to cover us while we raid my girl’s stash? With fantastic products from some of our favourite brands — think Laneige, Patchology, Kitsch and Squish — Ruby Crate‘s Spring Teen Crate is a gift we can all get excited about. And today ’til supplies last, it’s 30% off with code SPRING30OFF at checkout! (Single Spring boxes only; subscriptions are the regular price.) The same goes for Ruby Crate’s Spring ..read more

After sharing a tiny bathroom with the kids for so many years, having one of our own feels like such a luxury. I mean, it is such a luxury. If a bit of a blank slate. I’ve been wanting to take it up a notch, but still keep the clean and relatively minimal feel. Luckily the folks at Norlii know how to turn a room into a retreat. Their Scandinavian lifestyle box, Norlii Box, delivers a curated collection of Nordic decor essentials every other month, all a seamless blend of functionality, minimalism, and natural beauty. And the latest theme? Nordic Bathroom Rituals. (Perfecto!) Let’s take a look ..read more

“Autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place.” — Taylor Swift, All Too Well It’s fall, y’all! Or autumn, which sounds more sophisticated but doesn’t rhyme so clearly not as fun. With the season comes all the great scents, including the first of a few Vellabox has started to roll out. (If you don’t know Vellabox, it’s a monthly subscription box that sends you an artisanal candle + a small surprise.) Here’s a look at September’s delivery and some more about how it works. Vellabox has three subscription options: The Lucerna Box · One 4 oz candle (40+ hours burn time) + one ..read more

I can’t remember what I did 10 minutes ago, never mind the entire weekend, but when the house is at full volume like it is tonight it’s next to impossible. My daughter’s singing in the shower at the top of her lungs, my husband’s crunching on a bag of chips in the next room and my son’s gone full-bro playing with a buddy on his game. Only my cat is keeping it down (for now). I know the weather was gorgeous and we must have done something. Think think think. Only Murders in the Building was in there somewhere (one more episode to go) and a trip to IKEA to look at mattresses. I went down the str ..read more

“Autumn is the season of reflection, where the trees let go of their leaves like old memories, making way for new beginnings.” — Unknown Ah, fall. The colours and scents and textures and flavours, the cooler temps, the warmer layers. It’s just the best! Whether you’re totally on board or need a little nudge, today’s box is going to give you all the fall feels. It’s called Acre75 Gathered, and it’s like a seasonal starter kit with some of my favourite things about fall. All of the products are made in small towns and communities across Canada and a portion of the sales goes to rural mental hea ..read more

I’m really into my ‘Nirvana’ candle. It smells like teen spirit. Ha ha a little candle humour for you. Summer’s officially winding down and my summer market candle is almost burned out and I’m patting myself on the back because I feel like I timed that really well, LOL (go me! ). It’s from the monthly candle subscription box, Vellabox, which is a really nice gift to give yourself or someone else if you like scented candles. Plus the box comes with a little extra surprise, so that’s fun too. Here’s a little more about how it works and my Vellabox for August. Vellabox features a different c ..read more

How is it that we can do a big grocery shop and three days later it feels like there’s nothing good to eat? It doesn’t help that each of us have a different definition of good, and it can change depending on the day. If I’m lucky I’ll look in the cupboard and find a bag of Laid Back Snacks, but we can scarf down those pretty quickly too. (Partly because they’re so dang good, partly because I have next-to-no willpower.) You can find some varieties at Indigo and Home Depot (really, Home Depot!) and all 30+ nibblies by subscription or gift box. The subscription saves you a little bit of money, gi ..read more

Photo: @kimbingmei_ It’s the first day of high school and grade 11 for my two (no kitten!) and as much as I love the quiet in the house ahhhhhh I miss them too. Even after all of the pushback and general snarkyness we got yesterday over just about everything. I went to bed feeling totally depleted, hardly slept and *still* can’t help feel a bit sad about how fast they’ve grown and wonder what they’re doing and how it’s going. That aside, I love the fresh-start feeling of September and I’m looking forward to all kinds of things, some new and some more of the same. Here’s the plan. More reading ..read more

Fall is upon us and that means peak candle season! Here’s a look at what’s coming up from Vellabox this September. Candle Artisan: Scent & Sprout | @scentandsprout Herb Garden | HERBAL + FRESH: spearmint, eucalyptus, tomato leaf, anise, mint, wood, powder Bonfire | WOODSY: marshmallow, sugar, patchouli, smoke, oak, saffron, clove, amber Autumn Nights | SWEET + SPICE: fig, sea salt, caramelized sugar, brown sugar, dark musk, amber Surprise Item: 2-pack Hanging Air Freshener / Vellabox ($12 value) Freshen up your car or closet with these Vellabox air fresheners. Scented wi ..read more

I love a great thriller year-round but seeing all the fall things back in stores has really got me in the mood for something dark and murder-y. Sweet Reads‘ latest Thriller Lite Box fits the bill with a new novel that sounds right up my alley and a killer snack and drink to go with. The monthly subscription is a “lite” box because you’ll find just those three things inside, where the OG Sweet Reads Box includes a new novel, refreshments and a variety of bookish and self-care treats and the genre of the book varies (but always fiction). Judging by the image on the product card, I think it’s sa ..read more