Sticky notes have got to be one of the world's greatest inventions. Perfect for reminders, bookmarking something, leaving little love notes or whatever else you can think of. Sometimes we get a little bored of the usual yellow, pink or blue squares. Wouldn't it be fun to change it up a little bit?
We found two options that will spice up your sticky note life. The first is Cavallini Map Sticky Notes. The gift box set come with five different sticky note pads each with a vintage world map printed on it. The second option is Leaf-it sticky notes. Inspired by leaves from Maple and Elm trees as well as ivy, these 60 sheet packs will add a unique touch to your reminders.
The Cavallini Map Sticky Notes are $14.95 and are available at paper-source.com with shipping at $7.00. The Leaf-it sticky notes are $8.00 from thefutureperfect.com. Check out their Canadian shipping instructions here.
Even in this electronic age of e-communications via Facebook, Twitter, email, Pinterest, etc., everyone still enjoys opening their mailbox to a beautifully addressed envelop. There's a little excitement as we wonder who has sent us something that isn't a bill!
While the art of handwritten social correspondence may be dying, a personalized rubber stamp will revive your desire to drop a notecard in the mail. The Penny Paper Co. has designed a line of wood handle rubber stamps with different styles that are suited to any occasion and personality. Can't find the perfect look? No worries, they will create your one-of-a-kind design. Coupled with a stamp pad, this makes a wonderful gift.
You can order your personalized stamp at Canadian online retailer The Penny Paper Co. for $19.95.
So you've got a group of friends coming over for the evening. What are you going to do? You could do the usual, get comfy, sip some wine and chat (we know how good women are at that) or you could add some pizazz to your party by playing a new game.
Whether you're a professing "foodie" or you just know you like to eat, Foodie Fight is the game for you. With over 1,000 questions that range from culinary science and celeb chefs to exotic cuisine and food history, this game is the Trivial Pursuit for food.
The game is intended for adults and the questions reflect that. Here's a couple of samples:
Question: What is the most common variety of Chinese white cabbage, traditionally used in stir-fry dishes? Answer: Bok Choy
Question: What, in 2006, did McDonald's add to its packaging? Answer: Nutritional data.
Foodie Fight is available on amazon.ca for $16.35 and they offer free shipping on all orders over $25.
Winter is hard on our leather boots and shoes. The rain, salt and snow turn our beautiful leather into a dried out and stained mess. Not pretty at all.
Bring your boots back to life with Boot Rescue. The all-natural formula will wipe away salt stains and other dirt to restore your footwear back to their original glory. We love that they are a wipe and packaged in an easy-to-carry pack of 15. Keep one in your car and in your purse.
Wondering how Boot Rescue works? Take a look at the video.
Boot Rescue is a Canadian company and the wipes are available online for $6.50 each pack or 3 packs for $15.00.
While the men in our lives may not fully understand, jewellery is a necessary part of a woman's wardrobe. We do admit, however, that our collection of bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings can be a little less than organized. Not only does that create a chaotic environment in your bathroom, it can damage the pieces you've worked so hard to collect.
We LOVE the Little Black Dress Hanging Jewellery Organizer from Umbra. With 24 hook and loop tabs and 39 clear pockets, this canvas jewellery storage system has a place for everything and keeps everything in it's place. Hang it in your closet or on the back of your bathroom door for quick referral when planning your outfit.
They've just arrived yesterday at La Belle Vie in Cloverdale and retail for $25.99. Hurry in - they're selling very quickly!