DIY Dollar Store Bikini Wax At Home

Since returning to Canada after over 20 years abroad I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon that seems to cause women over 40 to become nearly invisible in the media and disappear completely from beauty product advertisements …

DIY Faux Bangs + Last Minute Scream Costume

Ah Scream, that classic 90’s horror-comedy that’s a must watch every Halloween!  I remember sitting in the theater and laughing then cringing at the fabulous opening scenes featuring Drew Barrymore as Casey Becker – …

How to save broken powder make up

Repairing items that break and mending garments that need it instead of buying new are very eco-friendly but did you know you can also salvage that shattered make up and use every last bit of …

My Top Menstrual Cup Tips

As I’ve been an incredibly satisfied diva cup user for nearly a year I thought I’d share a few of my top menstrual cup tips for those who may still be on the fence about …

No-slip shoes + a utensil mend with Sugru

I was recently featured as a sustainability expert by Sugru and provided them with a few refashionista tips to share with their audience. As a thank-you they sent me a pack of their fabulous moldable …

DIY Hand Cream – A Soothing Salve for Dry Skin

The plunging temperatures and bitter winds of winter are wreaking havoc on my sensitive skin leaving it thirsting for hydration and protection. Unfortunately the products found in-store are either chock full of chemicals or organic …

No Sew DIY Reusable Tissues

The season of sniffles has definitely arrived bringing with it a crazy amount of tissue waste. As my kiddo seemed to be on a mission to empty every box as quickly as possible I knew …

Easy DIY Tinted Lip Balm

Popping on some lipstick always makes me feel ready to face the world but I don’t always have the time (or will) to go through all of the steps required to create my perfect pout …