How to Get Great Eyebrows

I have had my eyebrows professionally done exactly once in my life. About 10 years ago. And while it's nice to get a professional to handle things like shaping your eyebrows, you can also get great eyebrows on your own, without a professional! Here are some secrets to getting great…

Summertime activities

Ah, summer: it's a wonderful time of year. Particularly in Winnipeg! After months of cold and snow and slush, we finally get a couple of nice months of warmer weather. As Winnipeggers, we flock to the outdoors in the summer. There are so many festivals and outdoor events to choose…

Traveling tips: beauty products

Going traveling this summer? Don't forget your beauty products! ...actually, I think it's more a question of how do I fit all of the beauty products I NEED into my luggage rather than oops I forgot my beauty products; oh well. Never fear! When you're going on holiday, you can…

Things to think about when canning and preserving

We already discussed some of the best canning books out there and how to prepare for the canning season. Now that the canning and preserving season is really upon us, it's time to get started! Here are a few things to take into consideration when canning and preserving this summer:…

My Favourite Canning & Preserving Books

'Tis the season for canning and preserving! We received our first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share last week, and that means that now is the time to get moving on preserving seasonal foods so that we can enjoy them year-round. There are a few fundamental things that you need in…

Top Five Styles for Summer Dresses

One of the best parts about summer is obviously the dresses! There are so many different styles of summer dresses that you need not wear pants for months on end. It's fantastic. Here are my top five styles for summer dresses: 1) Super-light whimsical dress. 2) Strapless and flowy dress.…

Getting Past the Perils of Cycling in Winnipeg

Walking has always been my transportation mode of choice. But in the summer when you want to get around without taking a huge chunk of time out of your day, cycling is an excellent alternative. You can get everywhere so much faster on a bike! It's great... ...Except, of course,…

Five Steps for a Simple, Natural Beauty Look

Sometimes all you need for a nice, simple, polished beauty look are a few key ingredients and tricks to enhance your natural beauty. Here are the five steps you need to look beautiful, naturally, today: 1) Start with a clean slate. Ensure your face is clean of any makeup. Wash…