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Monday, November 30, 2015

Personal Care Review: My Secret to Feeling Fresh All Day Long!

Secret Clinical Antiperspirant Clear Gel Review

For the past several weeks, my life has been pretty crazy. Between spending time with my family and friends, scheduling some alone time with my new beau, working six jobs (yes six) which includes keeping up with my blog posts, making some play time with my energetic kitty, and still trying to find the time (and will) to go to the gym, the last thing on my jam-packed mind is my antiperspirant. I just don't have the time to stop and smell the roses, let alone making sure I still smell rosy.

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So I was super excited when BzzAgent sent me a trial size of Secret Clinical Antiperspirant Clear Gel to test out, thinking that my stressful lifestyle is the perfect test to see if it can really last as long as it says it can.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Happening Weekend: Art, Wine & Shopping!

Toronto Weekend Events Listing for November 20 - November 22, 2015

I'm so excited it's the weekend. With all my jobs  getting busier with the impending holiday season (yes all - I have 6), the weekends are becoming more filled with a variety of lists. If you haven't crossed of everyone on your Christmas gift list, this weekend is perfect to start your holiday shopping (there are only 5 weekends left before the big day). And if you get your To Do list completed, there are plenty of art events and happenings in Toronto this weekend to keep you busy.


Here are my top picks for fabulous events and fun things to do in the city:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Exhibit: Black Butterflies, Cityscapes & James Joyce!

The Power Plant's Black Cloud, Invention, I SEE WORDS, I SEE VOICES Exhibitions Review

I was feeling a little worn out from my hectic week so I decided to take a much decided art therapy day and visit the new fall exhibits at The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery at The Harbourfront in Toronto. I got a quick preview of the three exhibitions running now during Nuit Blanche, but because of the crowds and early morning time, I knew I wanted to go back and take my time to really enjoy them.

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Black Cloud, 2007/2015 by Carlos Amorales
The three exhibitions are Carlos Amorales: Black Cloud, 2007/2015, Dora Garcia: I SEE WORDS, I HEAR VOICES and Mark Lewis: Invention.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Happening Weekend: A Magical Time!

Toronto Weekend Events Listing for November 13 - 15, 2015

I'm getting busier and busier and this week was no exception. This can only mean one thing: the Holiday Season has begun! And although chestnuts aren't roasting on a fire or it's a winter wonderland outside yet, this weekend in Toronto will sure put you in the holiday mood.

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Here are my top picks for events happening around the city this weekend:

Sunday, November 08, 2015

Makeup Review: Covergirl Lashblast Fight Club - Fusion vs.Volume!

Covergirl Lashblast Fusion & Volume Mascaras Review

I am a mascara addict. It's a problem and I'm no closer to recovery, which I'm fine with. I love mascara, as my past makeup reviews can attest too. So when BzzAgent asked me to review one of four different CoverGirl Lashblast mascaras, I emailed a 'hell ya!' (really, but you get my drift:)

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The mascara I chose to review was Covergirl Lashblast Fusion Mascara because it was the only one of the four types to boast volume AND length (length is key for me). I also happened to have had the Covergirl Lashblast Volume Blasting Mascara in my "to be reviewed" beauty drawer - probably was a gift in a swag bag that I received. So I tried out both of these mascaras and I definitely liked one more than the other. Let the fight club commence!

Friday, November 06, 2015

Happening Weekend: The Funny, The Dead & The Free!

Toronto Weekend Events Listing for November 6 - 8, 2015

I'm so excited it's finally Friday! I don't know about you but I found this work week to be extra long. I'm looking forward to catching up with my long 'To Do List' which includes getting out and enjoying some of the great events and happenings Toronto has to offer.

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Here are my top picks for cool happenings around the city!:

Thursday, November 05, 2015

P.s!: Beautiful November!

October Blog Roundup & November Preview

It's hard to believe it's already November especially since the last few days felt like Spring outside. With my schedule packed full of personal and professional events and happenings, October passed by so quickly! And I had so many fabulous highlights from the previous month.


One of my favourite moments from October has to be cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays as they kept winning game after game on their road to the World Series. Although they were eventually eliminated, it was still thrilling to watch them get so far and see the city of Toronto and fans from across the nation and the globe Come Together to cheer them on!