[bc_video video_id="6271965407001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] If you’re itching for a vacation, but aren’t ready to leave the country, you don’t have to worry! You won't believe what this beautiful place has to offer. Whale Watching The first thing you should see can be done on both coasts— whale watching. In BC, whale watching is huge and the best company I have found is Eagle Wings in Victoria, as they guarantee sightings. Let's head East because Newfoundland and Labrador are one of the most spectacular whale watching places on Earth. The world's largest population of humpback whales return every year to feed on the whale buffet along the East coast. There are many other species you can also view. But remember, bring binoculars! There are a few more hoops to jump through to travel to the East Coast right now, but it is possible, especially if you are fully vaccinated. Click here for more information. Close to the City (Toronto) Something most Torontonians know about is the edge walk on the CN Tower. This activity allows participants to walk around the CN Tower with a suit and harness. If you enjoy heights and the beautiful, overwhelming view of the city, then this is an unforgettable experience for you! Source: CN Tower Winter Blues? No problem! Winter in Canada is not as bad as they make it out to be. In Quebec City, winter is a wonderland. The Hotel de Glace is carved entirely out of ice and seems like a page taken out of a storybook. As well, the best seasons to travel to Quebec are January and April as its famous carnival takes place. Time to get back to the wildlife, in British Columbia, you can sometimes spot the very rare Spirit bear. Travel down Spirit Bear Lodge and try your luck at finding the mysterious bear. Source: Spirit Bear Lodge Headed North Let's not forget the natural light show in the North— the Aurora Borealis’. Tundra North Tours is a great, easy way to see this natural wonder. Also, don't miss popping into Dawson's city for a traditional cocktail— the Sour Toe Cocktail. This goes back to the days of prohibition when a rum runner lost his toe to frostbite and they put it in moonshine. In 1975, someone found it and turned it into a cocktail. To this day, you can drink a cocktail with a real toe in it. Source: Vancouver is Awesome Watch Lorraine's Post Pandemic Bucket List & follow her travel tips 

[bc_video video_id="6263824296001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Beauty unicorns: The global beauty unicorn trend started at music festivals like Coachella then was adopted by the LGBTQ community. It featured bold use of joyful colour and sparkle. This year, it evolves to celebrate individuality and the courage to be unique. Wait until you see these beauty unicorns. Sephora Unicorn Palette & Unicorn Makeup Brushes  Sephora Collection in collaboration with Coach has created a joyful unicorn palette featuring a creamy blush, radiant highlighter and matte bronzer. There is also a quality makeup brush set that features a removable unicorn ring on the brush handle. Urban Decay Prince Collection Now here’s a musical unicorn if there ever was one: Prince! California-based makeup brand Urban Decay pays homage to Prince’s musical genius with a limited edition makeup collection. We particularly love the Let’s Go Crazy Eyeshadow palette. MAC Botanic Panic Eye Palette & Lipstick Look at this summer-themed limited edition collection from mac of hyper-vibrant hues inspired by the most outrageous gardens. It takes nature’s palette to supernatural levels of creativity. Choose from lipsticks, extra dimension skin-finish and an eye-popping eyeshadow palette. ClarinsMen Energy Clarins Canada has inked a deal with Canadian NFL football star and medical doctor Lauren Duvernay-Tardif to be the face of ClarinsMen. The skincare brand has just launched two new energizing products: an Energizing Gel with organic red ginseng extract and Energizing Eye Gel. Both hydrate, energize and strengthen skin. Lise Watier Beauté Metropolis Collection Lise Watier is a beauty unicorn in Canada. She’s one of only major Canadian beauty brands that makes almost every product in Canada. Here’s a sneak peek at the Metropolis Collection - a myriad of colours to encourage you to express your originality through a limited edition colour collection featuring an eyeshadow palette, blush, lipsticks and bronzer. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle and Le Beau Limited Editions OMG! Look where Jean Paul Gaultier has placed a Canadian maple leaf on his new Le Beau fragrance. Le Beau is a seriously sexy woody-aromatic scent for him built around notes of coconut wood, tonka bean and fresh bergamot La Belle is a sexy amber-vanilla fragrance with notes of pear, bergamot, leather, florals, vanilla, vetiver, amber and musk. The bottle is accented with an ornate gold rose necklace that wraps around the neck of the flacon. Cityline exclusive: Versace Fragrance Summer 2021 Collector backpack Gift With Purchase Purchase a large Versace fragrance at thebay.com or Hudson’s Bay stores and receive this collector backpack for free. It was designed in Versace’s accessories atelier in Milan. Aerin Fleur de Peony fragrance + Aerin Lauder Entertaining Beautifully coffee table book Aerin Lauder was born into a beauty empire, granddaughter of Estee but she’s found her passion in home décor and fragrance. Her latest fragrance is Aerin Fleur de Peony. This sunny and light-filled eau de parfum blends notes of mandarin, pomelo, rich jasmine petals, cyclamen, sandalwood and musk. It has an ethereal quality to its floralcy. Experience Aerin’s aspirational lifestyle with a sumptuous new coffee table book featuring the most beautiful tabletop photos.   Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder One of the best bronzers on market just got better. Guerlain’s famous Terracotta bronzer is now formulated with 96% naturally-derived ingredients. It’s now infused with Moroccan argan oil, known for its nourishing properties.

[bc_video video_id="6263825329001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] One of the things that hear all that time in fashion and that really irks me is when people say things like “Oh I’m too old for this” or “I wore this when I was younger.” Any age-related fashion rule really irks me because they’re made up! You can wear anything at any age, it is all in how you style it, make it your own and at your comfort level. Bermuda Shorts The biggest trend this summer is the Bermuda short—it is back with a vengeance. Everyone’s had it on the runway, our own Tanya Taylor, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s The Row and Tom Ford. Anyone can wear a Bermuda short; it really is about the length. It can be a denim, a stretch, linen, or khaki. The pair that I'm wearing are from H & M. They have a classic cut and are in a nice crêpe white, and paired them with a  blue block heel. This is how my 16-year-old gen Z daughter Mimi is wearing the Bermuda short this summer. Mimi is wear the short in a classic blue denim style paired with a cute crop top and "mom-approved" flowy blouse over top. Age-appropriate and hitting the trend of the Bermuda short. The trend is for all ages. My mom Peggy will show us how she’s going to be wearing these shorts all season. She is so comfortable in these shorts and they are in this nice black crêpe colour. I've paired the shorts with a nice black tank top from Preloved and a sleeveless white blouse over top. Tip: Make sure the over-piece you choose is not longer than the actual shorts, otherwise they'll get lost in the whole look. Matching Sets  The next trend you’ll be seeing this season is the matchy-matchy sets! Whether it’s top and bottoms, a whole look, Here's how I’m wearing this trend. I’m going a little more polished, I’ve got a matching suit set, it’s hounds tooth and it’s a lightweight material. What I love about this set is that it’s a mix of corporate workwear and athleisure—something we will be seeing a lot of as we head back to the office. The set is composed of joggers with a blazer from Winners, I've paired this look with a running shoe since this is post-pandemic office wear! This is how model Mimi will be getting in on the matchy trend. Mimi is wearing a lightweight summer knit shorts and cropped sweater. They’re the same colour, they look great together but can be worn separately since they're so versatile. She’s got her favourite slides on with this look. This is how my mom is getting in on the trend. She's wearing an A-line flowy skirt, perfect for summer and a matching camisole. This set is from H&M, I've paired this look with a white blazer to make it look more put together. She’s ready for drinks on a patio. Crochet Knits Our next trend is crochet summer knits; we’ve been seeing them everywhere. It’s a bit of a retro vibe and super easy to wear! Don't worry, you do not have to wear a crochet bikini top to hit this trend. I’m wearing a neutral green crochet knit with my favourite white jeans. The top is a bit see-through with the holes, but not too much. Mimi is wearing a white crochet cardigan paired with a light green skirt. This look is super youthful, I added a strapless black crop top, some matching white slides, and of course an on-trend mini bag. And this is how Peggy is wearing crochet this season. She’s wearing this beautiful dress, it’s more of a lace pattern but it hits that crochet trend. It's all about embracing the trend in what feels comfortable to you. I finished this look with a red block heel and Peggy’s ready for a socially distant summer wedding. Monochromatic Colour Our last trend is colour and monochromatic colour, wearing one colour from head to toe. We’re seeing bright blues, lime green, purples, orange an explosion of colour everywhere. I’m wearing this yellow plaid dress, with these snake print shoes that have pops of yellow in them. I used a bright yellow silk scarf as a hair tie and added a bright yellow fanny pack, and I’m ready to go. Mimi is wearing head-to-toe purple. She's wearing lavender colour joggers with a striped purple crop-top paired with a knit cropped cardigan. And of course, you cannot be a Gen Z without a bucket hat. For my mom we went with the colour green, it looks so beautiful on her! Head-to-toe monochromatic with light-green flowy pants and striped green button up. But, the hero of this look is the coatigan. A coatigan is a coat + cardigan and this olive green one is from a Canadian brand, Soia & Kyo.  

[bc_video video_id="6263684946001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] It seems like in the world of tech we are always on to “the next new electronic thing”. Faster, smaller, smarter, and a plethora of other terms that describe the latest gadget are constantly catching our eye. But some people like a little throwback appeal and prefer their “next new thing” to look like an “old thing”.  So what’s the appeal of the latest electronics wrapped in a retro design? Theories of the retro design craze: 

1. The throwback designs make challenging and intimidating technology seem familiar and more approachable.
2. Retro designs can also give a sense of permanence to something that is seen as a disposable device.
3. It’s art form in many cases.
4. Most importantly, the memories attached to our old school technology just can’t be beat!

Music  Let’s go digging in the crates and bring your vinyl collection into the modern world with the help of this Victrola Brooklyn 7-in-1 belt-drive turntable. It has stereo speakers built right in to provide high-quality sound while Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stream music from your phone or tablet. Enjoy records, CDs, cassette tapes and even the radio- a music player, for every decade! Arcade Remember Heading to the mall after school to hit up your favourite arcade? Here's just the thing to bring back those incredible gaming memories: Experience the fun of your favourite retro games or introduce a new generation to them with the Nintendo Game and Watch pocket console. This is a portable retro console that is pre-loaded with Super Mario Brothers 1 and 2. This hand-held game guarantees for hours of entertainment. There are LOTS of classic game console machines available that bring you back to the games of the 1980s and 1990s. You can now purchase an Atari or a Nintendo 64 console once again. Many of these consoles have upwards of 800 classic games for you to enjoy. Food  There’s nothing that can conjure up a memory like our favourite throwback foods! Especially from diners… well this time, you can control the grease. Make breakfast in a flash when you use this stylish, retro-looking Nostalgia 3-in-1 Breakfast Station. It functions as a coffee maker, griddle, and toaster oven, so you can have a full morning meal ready in no time. It includes all the add-ons to enjoy its vintage-looking style and some tasty food!! All you’ll need is some money for that Jukebox.   If you loved going to the local diner for a glass of fountain coke, bring the diner home with a carbonator machine.  This stainless steel Aarke carbonator has a very retro feel to it and would look amazing on a kitchen counter from any decade! Photos  Remember instant photographs? The Fuji INSTAX Mini is back! We’ve seen these cameras before but they’ve been redesigned to have a major throwback feel! The INSTAX Mini 40 is a stylish instant camera that captures real, tangible photographs – instantly! What’s cool about the Mini 40 is its compact, retro inspired design Key features include automatic exposure, so you always have bright crisp photos, and a selfie mode, for taking the best selfies. In addition to the camera, Instax also has a new retro photography inspired film pack. Just like an old-school film contact sheet, the new Instax Mini Contact Sheet Film features individually numbered prints on its border - in classic orange lettering. Via: Gadget Tendency STEM Classic toys that were STEM focused are still a huge hit and something to consider for kids today! When we weren’t playing with a stick and our imaginations, we did have some classic toys that were incredible for STEM learning and still are! These nostalgic retro products include things like Etch-a-Sketch, Spirographs, Rubiks Cubes, the Simon Game, Lite Bright and so much more. I really encourage you to get these classics home and see what your child can create and solve for themselves. Mastermind Toys has a fantastic variety of new STEM and tech toys for kids and kids at heart.

[bc_video video_id="6263679704001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Classic Root Beer Float Ingredients: 

• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• Root beer of choice
• Vanilla frosting, retro candies (optional, for garnish)

Directions:

1. In a glass add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
2. Then fill to the top with a root beer of your choice.

Optional: Rim glass with vanilla frosting and add retro candies and gummies to embellish! "The Randy" Root-less Beer Float Ingredients:

• Beer of choice
• 2 scoops vanilla/chocolate ice cream
• Chocolate syrup
• Whipped cream

Directions: "The Lisa" Triple Chocolate Cake Shake  Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk
• 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
• Small slice of chocolate cake
• Chocolate frosting
• Whipped cream, cake crumble or smarties (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Pour 1/2 cup of milk and 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream into a blender.
2. Add a small slice of pre-made chocolate cake. Then add a second 1/2 cup of milk and blend together.
3. Rim the glass with chocolate cake frosting rolled in chocolate cake crumble
4. Pour milkshake into glass and top with whipped cream, more cake crumble and candy or your choice!

"The Julia" Strawberries & Cream Cheese Shake  Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 scoops strawberry ice cream
• 2 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tbsp. cream cheese
• 4 sliced fresh strawberries
• Cheese cake frosting
• Graham cracker crumbs
• strawberry sauce

Directions:

1. Pour 1 cup of milk, 2 scoops of strawberry ice cream and 2 tbsp. of condensed milk into a blender.
2. Add 2 tbsp. of soft cream cheese and 3 sliced up strawberries- blend together.
3. Rim a glass with cream cheese frosting rolled in graham cracker crumbs.
4. Pour mixed milkshake into glass and top with whipped cream, strawberry sauce, more graham cracker crumbs and fresh strawberry slices.

"The Tracy" Mocha Hazelnut Affogato  Ingredients:

• 2 scoops vanilla or hazelnut gelato
• 3 oz. hot espresso or dark roast coffee
• Nutella
• Chocolate chips and crushed hazelnuts
• Whipped cream
• Shaved chocolate or chocolate hazelnut bark (for garnish)

Directions: 

1. Rim a glass with Nutella rolled in chocolate chips and/or crushed hazelnuts.
2. Add 2 scoops of either vanilla or hazelnut gelato into the glass, then pour 3 0z. of hot espresso or dark roast coffee overtop.
3. Top with fresh whipped cream and shave chocolate, or chocolate hazelnut bark