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What’s In Her Stocking?
Alright! It’s time to kick off my lineup of stocking stuffer ideas for everyone on your list – her, him, teens and kids. As always, these are relatively affordable ideas. The stocking can quickly add...
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Trunk Show
What It Is:Spring cleaning means taking a hard look at some unlikely places for grime and mildew – like say, your dish rack that tends to collect water. This adorable and clever draining dish holder...
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Trend Watch: Fruit Salad
I have a weird obsession with fruit-printed things. Especially when they’re launched around summertime. Naturally, the retail gods have figured this out and are launching all sorts of fab fruity gift...
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Shake It Like A…
What It Is:If you’re sweltering in the heat and you want a sweet treat – nothing can be beat like ice cream in the summertime (see what I did there?) Instead of heading to your grocery store’s...
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Smoking Hot
What It Is:A flameless grill smoker – i.e. the perfect way to add that smoky taste to your favourite BBQ meals without risking flames that’ll scorch your dinner. Made from durable steel, this unique...
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10 for $10: Back to Class Edition
So highlighting 10 for $10 gift ideas for back-to-school isn’t exactly new. But it’s one of the few back to class posts I write on an annual basis, so here you go – 10 treats to make that September...
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In The Zone
I like to call today’s featured retailer a bit of a serendipitous match – awhile ago I spotted a unique gift idea via Kickstarter, but one that was woefully under-available in Canada. When I was...
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Counter Topper
What It Is: A set of wooden spoons from kitchen gadget innovators Joseph Joseph. The twist? They have a weighted handle and a small ramp that keeps them from touching your (potentially dirty) kitchen...
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Slice & Spice
What It Is: Freshly ground pepper? Freshly ground Parmesan? My husband will usually turn down those when we’re out dining. But given the option to sprinkle ground spicy chilis onto his pizzas, pastas,...
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10 for $10: Feeling Thankful Edition
Usually when October’s 10 for $10 comes around, I can’t write about Thanksgiving because it’s already passed. But this year, Thanksgiving is a little later than usual (and can’t come soon enough!) so...
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Top 15 Holiday Gifts Under $50
In a lot of ways, $50 is a magic number I keep in the back of my head when working on this blog. To me, it’s a number that works for virtually anyone on your list (although perhaps your wife might be a...
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Merry Moms
Today’s gift guide is geared toward the moms in your life – I’m talking the in-laws, the mother of your child, the next-best-thing-to-mom, grandma, and of course, your actual mom. That’s not to say...
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Stocking Stuffers He’ll Love
After yesterday’s stocking stuffers roundup for her, I obviously had to counterbalance it with an equally awesome collection for guys. One of my fave parts of holiday shopping is picking out stocking...
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10 For $10: Kitchen Gadgets Edition
One of the things I hear again & again is that a lot of you actually really dig this feature. So I’m keeping it! As always, below is a list of 10 fantastic gift ideas for $10 or less (not including...
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10 For $10: Think Pink Edition
By now, you know the drill. Ten gift ideas for $10 or less (not including tax and shipping). This month, with Valentine’s Day just a few short days away, I was in a pink-minded mood. Presenting 10...
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In A Stew
What It Is: The ‘Nessie’ soup ladle is yet another one of those fun products that takes an everyday household object and turns it into a charming work of art. Inspired by the Loch Ness Monster (or...
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10 for $10: Get Grilling Edition
With Father’s Day just around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to hone in on one of dad’s favourite pastimes – mastering the grill. Today I’m highlighting 10 gift ideas valued at $10 or less (Before...
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BBQ Boosters
It’s BBQ season on the Canadian Gift Guide or something – how else can you explain all the fun foodie and grilling gift ideas I’ve been featuring lately? Today, I’m checking in with Epicure, home to...
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10 For $10: Fruit Salad Edition
I’m riding this summer thing out for as long as possible…today I’m highlighting 10 fruit-themed gift ideas that are all available for $10 or less, not including taxes or shipping. Because what’s more...
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Secret Weapon
What It Is: A collection of food-safe, non-stick silicon baking sheets with impressive qualities. The concept behind all Cookina products is to replace all of your disposable kitchen ‘papers’...
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