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WATER BOTTLE WITH A CITRUS PRESS ­- CITRUS ZINGER

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Since I tend to feel dehydrated quite easily, I drink a fair bit of water.  So I am always on a lookout for good, functional water bottles.  I start off my mornings with a cup of lemon water – just half a lemon squeezed into the water – which made my latest discovery that much sweeter....
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SIP TO THIS ECO-TREND WITH GLASS DHARMA

SIP TO THIS ECO-TREND WITH GLASS DHARMA

I had never heard of, or thought of using glass straws until I started brewing kombucha and needed one to taste test for the brew.  Plastic straws were too flimsy.  I purchased the GlassDharma Simple Elegance straw, as it was just that “simple”.       Before long, I was using the straw for everything from drinking...
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PAMPER YOUR SKIN WITH GRAYDON – CLINCIAL LUXURY BY NATURE

Graydon Clinical Luxury

  For years I would stick with the same brand of product for my daily face routine.  It worked, and I was always afraid to make a switch expecting the return of my teenage acne.  Becoming aware of how dangerous some of the ingredients were finally made me seek out a change. A few months ago, I was introduced to a plant based...
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TRIA BEAUTY HOME LASER HAIR REMOVAL – UPDATE # 3

TRIA UPDATE 2

  After three months, I am still loving the at home spa feel with my Tria Beauty Hair removal system.  This device is so modern and sophisticated looking that I actually look forward to my bi-weekly treatment.   As I discussed in my previous post the hair growth was much lighter after my second...
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TRIA BEAUTY HOME LASER HAIR REMOVAL – UPDATE # 2

TRIA BEAUTY AT HOME HAIR LASER

  Just finished the second month of my at-home laser hair removal (by Tria Beauty) trial.   I’ve had major reduction of ingrown hairs, and treatment is progressing as I continue to focus on “trouble areas”.   Treatment is taking less time as well, only 15 minutes this last round.   I mentioned a few...
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TRIA BEAUTY HOME LASER HAIR REMOVAL – UPDATE # 1

TRIA Update

  I’m now a month into my at-home laser hair removal (by Tria Beauty) trial.   As I mentioned before, I choose my legs as the test area.  I’ve found that some spots are taking better to the treatment than others.  Some areas are already smooth and hairless.  Ingrown hair has diminished.  There are small...
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TRIA BEAUTY HOME LASER HAIR REMOVAL SYSTEM

TRIA Hair Laser

  Tria Beauty is the leader in light-based skin care products that deliver professional results from the comfort of your home. I am currently reviewing the Tria Hair Removal Laser, and I will be sharing my results and experience in this and future posts. I decided to participate because I’ve grown tired of battling...
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WEEKLY MEAL PLANNER

Glow Baby-Menu Planner Front Cover

  Meal planning is great in so many ways. It helps you save time and money, and you waste a lot less food. But many people often don’t meal plan because they think it’s going to be a really time consuming chore. These days, there are many services available online to help you with...
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GREENER ALTERNATIVE TO PAPER CUPS – KEEPCUP

KeepCup

The worst part of my otherwise splendid morning latte is having to waste a paper cup. So I decided recently to start using a reusable cup called KeepCup. KeepCup comes in the standard commercial coffee sizes; small, medium and large. The cup comes with a silicon band which allows you to mark your favourite...
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IDS 12 – INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW 2012 IN TORONTO

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  The biggest design party of the year brings together the industry’s biggest movers and shakers for a night of noshing, sipping, and show floor performances – all to the beats of designer DJ Karim Rashid. Hear opening remarks from International Guest of Honour Piero Lissoni, and bid on the 20 Julian chairs by...
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