With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, it’s time to start thinking of all the little details that will make the day special – whether you’re single or attached. For me, that means wearing a ton of red, pink and glitter…and painting my nails to match. Nail artiste or not, read on for more ways to get Cupid-ready.

Pucker up:

 
If the cold air is making your lips feel a little parched, it’s time to get into a lip routine that keeps them supple and kissable. Lip treatments are available at …

It’s rare to see a company’s Facebook page blowing up for a good reason, but that’s exactly what’s happened to Mark’s Work Wearhouse.
In a move that’s elicited a hugely positive response from consumers, Mark’s Work Wearhouse decided to pull all Caterpillar brand boots from its London, Ont. stores, showing solidarity with local workers after the company shut down a plant in the city.

Impressively, this is only a small sample of the posts that have plastered the company’s Facebook page. Even more impressive is the individual response to each and every …

Everyone knows that having a good lipstick, mascara and concealer in your arsenal is a necessity. What often flies under the radar are those products you didn’t even know you needed that will ultimately change your life. These three products will quickly become your favourites and a part of your everyday routine.

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo, ~$11-$19, Sephora
Dry shampoo has been all the rage for the past few years, but many formulas can leave your hair stinky and gritty and often fail to provide the volume you crave. This …

Since last year’s PR fiasco wasn’t enough, PayPal decided to start 2012 off with a bang.
Once again sticking valiantly to their policies, PayPayl has purportedly ordered the destruction of an antique violin valued at $2,500 after the buyer decided it was fake upon receiving it. While PayPal policies do state that they may ask that items are destroyed (with photographic proof, of course), there are also provisions to ship the offending item back to the seller.

Obviously PayPal went with the more divisive option. While it’s obvious that these measures are …

Hello, 2012!
It’s been a wild ride, but after catching up on sleep and cleaning my room, I’m willing to believe the new year is actually here.
In the spirit of the new year, here’s a recap of what I did in 2011 and my resolutions for 2012.
Thanks for taking the time to read, sending me products to review and inviting me to events – I’ve loved it all.
Here’s to a fabulous year!
In 2011:
I became a real blogger! After blogging for a few years, I finally decided to put in the effort …

So…you have Facebook Timeline. Now what?

The first thing you should do is adjust your privacy settings. In typical Facebook fashion, these have been made as difficult to use as possible.
Don’t worry – after some trial & error I’ve discovered 3 easy ways to control your Facebook privacy.
How to adjust your Facebook Timeline privacy settings
1. Take control of your photos
In Timeline, your previous privacy settings for photos are thrown out the window. Yes, that means that if you previously had your tagged photos invisible they’ll automatically become visible when you make …

If you’ve never seen a social media showdown, head over to www.facebook.com/paypal.
In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, PayPal’s Facebook page was taken over by droves of angry Regretsy users. Best known for showcasing Etsy DIY gone wrong, the Regretsy community had been focusing on a Secret Santa drive when PayPal refused to accept it as a charitable measure.
I won’t get into the nitty gritty here – it’s hard to tell right from wrong at this point – but you can see more on the story here, here  and here.

While …

It’s been a year, but o.b. tampons is reaching out to thousands of women who were left high & dry when their favourite tampons were abruptly pulled from the shelves. Yes, it’s true – this time last year, there was a tampon-induced uproar in Canada.
In September 2010, o.b. tampons began going missing from the shelves. At first, it was only extra-absorbent o.b. Ultra, but soon women were turning to hoarding as all varieties of o.b. tampons began to disappear. In a show of true brand loyalty, the women who rely …

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how HIV/AIDS is no longer an issue. Even Obama said this is the “beginning of the end” for the virus. However, in light of the Global Fund removing funding for HIV/AIDS, the number of deaths in the countries most affected by the virus is expected to surge.
Today is World AIDS Day – a day to remember the more than 25 million lives lost to the virus since 1981, a day to learn how to protect yourself, a day to make the lives …

Today, my BlackBerry and I broke up.
It was a long time coming, but I had a hard time giving up a device I’d been tethered to for nearly 5 years. Our breakup was met with shock and awe, along with wild disbelief at my courage at ending such a long-term relationship.
My iPhone 4s and I are really happy together so far, but let’s bid that BlackBerry a fond farewell by taking a look back at some better times.
 
 
 
 
Goodbye, old friend/foe. Hello, iPhone!