Want to know how to get a picture perfect christmas tree the easy way? Well I have come with a foolproof simple guide to make your christmas tree look photo ready with three easy steps. The first step is to select a cohesive colour scheme. I would suggest picking something very simple so that you […]
November 2020: What I bought this month
Another month in the books. Since this is basically a personal lifestyle blog, I try to mix in a bit of diary-like posts here and there. These posts are not my usual “guideline” or “top tips” content but rather just an update on things I care about and love to talk about. I am not […]
Are holiday cards dead? How to make sure your holiday card doesn’t go straight to the bin
Given the climate of 2020 (as I’m writing this Toronto is going into lockdown again tomorrow), I think holiday cards are becoming a realistic way to connect with your friends and family since most people are likely not getting together this holiday season due to the ongoing pandemic. Here are some ways to make sure […]
Ways to make your gift look thoughtful and expensive
No need to break the bank to create a beautiful holiday gift. If you take the time and invest in beautiful wrapping you can easily and creatively make your gift look pretty and expensive. If you have a specific budget for your gift I always find that a gift box or gift basket that you […]
How to budget for the holidays
Further to my recent post, here are some things to account for in your holiday budget. If you are a planner and a monthly budgeter I would begin accounting for your increase in spending for the holidays as early as October. I find that sometimes the earlier you are with purchasing gifts and decor (of […]
Ways to save during the holidays
If you’re anything like me, you have already considered your holiday budget and have started planning on how much the holidays are going to cost you this year. It is so important not to lose momentum as we end 2020 (and what has been a pretty hard year for most of us). For those that […]
The virtual litigators handbook
The legal field which is one of the few fields that continue to communicate via facsimiles and snail mail has really been turned on its head with the ongoing pandemic. Gone are the days of attending in-person examinations for discovery or robing up to appear in court before a judge to argue a motion. Most […]
Work from home essentials that you need
Earlier this year during the shutdown, I wrote a blog post about my work from home station. Never did I think that I would have to write an updated post but I also think this is very necessary as most of us have received confirmation that we are not returning to the office at least […]
Ways to thank your staff during the holidays
The holidays are coming up and I cannot be more excited. We really need this positive and festive time especially now during what seems to be this never ending pandemic. Here are some quick and easy ways to thank your staff during the holidays. If you have the pleasure of having an assistant or a […]
3 Ways to wake yourself up in the morning – without coffee!
Here are 3 easy ways to wake yourself up on those extra-groggy mornings when it just seems impossible: 1. Use a face roller. The first tip I have is to store your face roller in the freezer so its extra cold. I will pull mine out of the freezer on mornings when I am extra […]