Here at Stimuli Magazine we've admitted more than once that we may have a bit of a handbag fetish, however, as much as we love a great purse, sometimes we just don't want to carry one. Think about when you're going out dancing or for drinks. Do you want to worry about your handbag? No, you don't.

Neither did Elizabeth Anne, a Vancouver, BC woman who now lives in Calgary. Tired of losing her purse, she began keeping her money and ID inside her knee highs which proved very uncomfortable, so she began searching online for boots with built-in pockets and was surprised to discover that there were none available. Determined to solve the problem, Elizabeth Anne has spent the last two years creating Purse N' Boots.

The initial offering is a knee high boot constructed of soft Napa leather with a 2.8" heel and a thick rubber sole for comfort and traction. The secret is in the hidden pockets; the left boot has a pocket big enough to fit your iPhone or Blackberry and the right boot has 3 credit card slots and a small velcro pouch for coins and a house key. A hidden elastic panel gives extra room in the calf to accommodate the pockets while still ensuring a form-fitting look.

Purse N' Boots are definitely an investment piece as they retail for $399.99, however, the quality construction means you'll have them for years. You can order your pair online from elizabethanneshoes.com.

Win a Pair of Purse N' Boots!

One lucky reader will win a pair of Elizabeth Anne Purse N' Boots! To enter, post a comment on this editorial. The winner will be announced on Friday., February 17, 2012.

Thank you to all our entrants and congratulations to Sandra R., the winner of the contest.

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.