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Smelling good is a non-negotiable, and let me be frank: I’m not a woman who fancies smelling like a garden. Instead, I’m partial to powder fragrances, and I am always on the hunt for those just-right, long-lasting formula powder fragrances for everyday wear. It’s been that way since I first started caring what I smell like; that is, early teen. My style has elevated from smelling like outright baby powder, but not by much. Ha!

As I got older, I recall a time when body mists and sprays ruled,...

When you move from Jamaica to Canada, the Prairies to be exact, having a winter car emergency kit is part of navigating this new reality. Winter in the Canadian Prairies is no laughing matter. When I moved to Saskatchewan and bought a car, one of the first things everyone around me made sure I knew was to have a winter car emergency kit stashed in case of emergency during the colder months. I happily took the advice, of course; as a Caribbean native, there was no real understanding of the dange...

Dreaming of Jamaica, Mexico or the Mediterranean to break up your long winter season? Sun-kissed skin, sandy toes and the soothing sound of waves may be the ticket. While a beach vacation is the ultimate winter escape, if you’re anything like me, you want to do it packing lightly and not practice overconsumption when it comes to vacation fashion. We’ve curated a guide to seven staple outfits for women who wonder what to wear on a beach vacation. From breezy sundresses to chic swimsuits and comf...

The question of whether we’d be building vs buying a home didn’t come up until well into our search to buy our first home in Canada. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I suppose I thought buying a new-build home was something people with infinite financial resources do. Well, maybe not infinite, but just like how I thought investing wasn’t something average people do, you get the picture. But buying a home was a goal of ours, and when the inventory in our city was coughing up the perfect fit… we...

A couple of years ago, I went back to school and found that even as a stay-at-home mom, finding balance in attending classes, doing homework...

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The idea of a fresh back-to-school morning routine at the start of the school year always feels hopeful, but a bit like it’s coming too...

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My family and I visited Moon Palace Cancún Sunrise in Mexico, and this is a review of our full family vacation. My husband and I...

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Designing a trendy, accessible home can be a balancing act. Some millennials, like me, enjoy modern home designs and interior decor. Even when we decide...

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Everyone (regular folks) looks for realistic ways to save money. Whatever the reason, whether to afford necessities, prepare for the future, or make large purchases,...

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I big-chopped my relaxed hair in 2020, one year after the relaxer. For the first two years, I got to know my hair in its...

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