3 More Luxury Beauty Sample Subscriptions for Canadians

Last fall I spoke about my LuxeBox, then GlymmBox and just recently I found out about 2 more luxury sample beauty boxes available to Canadians! I also found a US one which is all eco-friendly and now ships to international customers!! Honestly, I had no idea this kind of beauty marketing would become so popular…



Retail Therapy &Thrift Store Finds

Sadly the buses/ferries are still on strike – don’t get me started on that, we’re going into week 4 of no public transit! Can you believe it? No self respecting city would ever let this happen. Grrrr. Luckily I am getting fit and my legs look better and better every week. Maybe I should thank…

Cool Indie films for Cheap & FREE

Just wanted to share an AWESOME website for people like me who are not fond of mainstream films. It is called Indieflix! Groupon has a special coupon so you can join IndieFlix for $29 for one year ($69 Value)! I got one myself! Get yours HERE. The cost works out to roughly $2.42/month for unlimited…

Montreal Digest & Valentine’s Day

I find it very difficult to write posts when I am away, especially while home in Montreal. I spent 4 days there and didn’t even get to do everything I wanted and I also didn’t spend enough time with my mother and another friend of mine. These trips are really rushed but I love them…

The Montreal Chronicles: Day 1 – Preparations & Travel Day

I can’t tell you how excited I am to go home to Montreal today. I was there in November, so it’s been awhile. I woke up this morning so relaxed and happy! My flight isn’t till this evening so I am able to take the whole day to pack, though it only really takes me…

Happy Birthday Aquarius: The Lowdown

This is my birthday post, a little late…sorry. And I am not telling you because I am narcissistic. I actually LOVE birthdays. I know, so cheesy. But I will be sharing what I did with you guys, and it’s all frugal! I don’t celebrate Christmas or any other holiday but birthdays are very special to…

The Lost Journals of 1991

I had this entire birthday post written for you guys but then I decided to scrap it. I made an important discovery last night which changed my unhealthy emotional state. Here’s the scoop: Last night, I ended up reading and looking for some of my earlier writings in the attic. Although I didn’t find the…

Awesome Frugal Gift Idea: Gift Cards in a Frame

Tomorrow is my birthday. But my partner decided to spring my gift on me today. Sure! Who doesn’t want gifts early? I was really excited since he knows that I frown upon fancy expensive unimaginative gifts (Like a day at the spa or some fancy jewelry for example – OMG…SO BORING!!). I like to see…

The Dirty Life of a Writer

I watched a documentary last night about of my favorite American poets/writers. Since becoming more and more myself lately, I’ve been re-incorporating many interests I had years ago before moving here. I definitely got lost and I am finally finding my way back to those buried treasures. It feels so liberating! The liberation is lovely.…

5 Pretty Things on Etsy under $30

It’s Friday. It’s cold outside but luckily the sun is shining today! I am trying to surround myself with beautiful things lately to keep the mood up. I love supporting artists and have been a fan of Etsy for years now. Here is a list of pretty things on Etsy under $30: Orgasm In The…

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