By Sara Duck   Eye Smooth Nourishing Eye Cream by Monat A common complaint among busy moms is tired eyes. While sleep may be scant, take care of that delicate area with Monat’s nourishing eye cream, which will help diminish the appearance of

By Sara Duck   Soothie Snuggle, Giraffe by Philips Avent Keep your baby happy and soothed with this soft, light-weight stuffie and silicone pacifier set. Both easily detach for cleaning. $20. Babiesrus.ca   Grow N’ Glow Dinosaur Habitat by Creativity for Kids Instil a love of

Nat Enough By Maria Scrivan A colourful graphic novel, done in comic strip style. Nat is a middle school student who’s going through some growing pains. Already feeling like she’s not good enough at anything, on her first day back to school,

By: Sara Duck The Dyson Airwrap Styler Say goodbye to budget bending blow-outs. This nifty multi-styling hair tool uses jets of air to allow you to achieve voluminous curls, natural waves and smooth blow-dry finishes – at home. Usually, styling hair means

By Sara Duck Dinosaur Poster Teach your children about some of the most recognizable prehistoric creatures and add some kid-friendly art to their room at the same time with this fun dino poster. $18. Hm.com Cotton Reading Nook Create an inviting reading environment in

By Jenna Mohammed CLIF Peppermint Bark When you’re in a crunch for time, grabbing a CLIF bar is your best bet. They keep you full for hours and taste delicious too. The new, limited-edition flavor peppermint bark will provide you with a

By Jenna Mohammed Cutetitos Cutetitos are adorable collectible stuffed animals wrapped and hidden in burrito blankets. Twelve new characters have been added. Each Cutetito comes with its own burrito blanket, personality “Hot Spot” (mild, medium, hot or super spicy), and Pet Collector card

By Jenna Mohammed   Annabelle Enlighten Loose Finishing Powder Don’t struggle with your makeup sliding off before you’ve left the house. Applying a translucent setting powder should be a step in your beauty routine. It can help lock your makeup in place and

By Christine Davis   Rouxbe online cooking classes The world’s leading online culinary school offers memberships for students to learn the skills they want at their own pace. Choose from knife skills to making pasta, mastering the fry pan and more. It’s a

By Christine Davis Oxford Navy Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan This new addition to the Chalk Pain palette takes its name from Oxford University’s insignia. The deep inky blue is a great grounding colour in a playful palette or as part of

By Christine Davis Made entirely of recyclable, durable plastic, Dresden eyeglasses are now available in Canada. Sustainably made and super affordable, the concept came out of Australia when founders Bruce Jeffreys and Jason McDermott sought a solution for expensive frames and

The arrival of a new baby is a thrilling time for mothers, but can be overwhelming, making simple, everyday tasks such as grocery shopping and cooking, a burden. To help ease the stresses of motherhood, Inabuggy, formerly InstaBuggy, offers a helping

By Christine Davis Black Fly Tequila Shaker Shots Shake up your shots with these Mexican-inspired tequila poppers that feature premium ingredients including Mexican tequila, real lemon and lime juices, soda and a hint of salt. Plus they come in a unique test

With the growing trend towards giving charitable gifts in lieu of material things, this year, consider giving your child’s teacher a donation in his or her name to First Book Canada. One in four Canadian households don’t have a single book

Some conditions and diseases can be hard for children to understand. The experts at Hamilton Health Sciences Hospital have put together a list of books to make talking about certain health topics a little easier. Here is a sample of their

By Christine Davis Heritage Visodate Tissot combines a nostalgic dial with a modern twist in this watch that will give mom an avant-garde style she can wear anywhere, any time. Available at tissotwatches.com. $495 Best Mom Ever Box Tell mom how you really feel

By Christine Davis Lip Scrub Gently exfoliate and condition your dry lips this winter with this Burt’s Bees Conditioning Lip Scrub featuring honey crystals. It will help create a smooth base for lipstick application and leave your lips kissably soft for your

By Christine Davis Fraction pouch Wear your heart on your pouch this Valentine’s Day and beyond with this versatile option from Parkland. It’s made of recycled water bottles, making it a socially responsible and cute option. Available at parklandmfg.ca. $17.99 Appaman Mod Suit Thoughtfully