[bc_video video_id="6256444972001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] If your outdoor space is limited to a particularly small balcony, don’t fret! Here are some amazing hacks to give you a luxurious balcony oasis. Flooring  To start, the first thing to do is add outdoor flooring to your balcony as most balconies usually have cold concrete flooring. This really transforms the small space and is super easy to do.  The norm is to go for a great outdoor rug, or you could use outdoor flooring tiles. The tiles used are IKEA Runnen tiles and all you have to do to install is snap them together!   Furniture For furniture you want to consider how you are going to use your space, and you also want to consider options that are suitable for all-seasons, can fold, stack and/or have storage. Duo-purposed furniture are great options to look out for. Create a feel to your space by using cushions, colour and seating. My tables and chairs are from Canadian Tire. Another great item to have, is a balcony rail (pictured below, from Wayfair) that adds an extra surface for working outside or entertaining. And it's super easy to store! Garden  A garden is great to have, especially when you live in the city and have minimum greenery access! Stackable planters (available on Amazon) are great to put herbs and veggies in to create a vertical garden. If you want to grow larger plants but don't have a green thumb, you can use faux plants! This gives a year-round greenery look. My plants are from Sheridan Nurseries. Lighting   Strip LED lights (available on Wayfair) are great because you can change the colour and control the lights via remote control. Other types of battery/solar powered lights work great too as they all add to the over balcony ambiance. Activities Create the feeling of a campfire with the Salton Electric S'mores Kit, is one that can be set up right on a patio table. Having an activity on your balcony creates a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

[bc_video video_id="6256443871001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Graphic eyeliner looks are bold ones that make a great change from your classic cat-eye. You can play with different shapes and colors and can use liquid, gel, kohl, or pencil liners, and even eyeshadow to get the look. The point is to have be creative and have fun! Look 1: Layered Liner This is the easiest technique out of the three. Create a black liner of your choice, a winged liner with this look is preferable. When creating a wing think of it as an extension of your lower lash line, it helps to place a straight-edged object there for a guide. Layer a second liner on top and slightly extend beyond the black. Use any coloured liner you are comfortable with for the second liner. Shobana’s Tip: You can also use an angle brush and eyeshadow. If you have a shaky hand try using a gel liner, that way you can blend the liner out. You can wear this type of liner as thick as you like, so don’t worry about being perfect! Shobana’s Tip: If you are using a liquid liner, look down after application. This will allow it to dry. Looking up too quickly can smudge the liner to your crease. Look 2: Floating Crease This look is very trendy as of recent, start by identifying your crease (which is the fold between your brow bone and socket). The floating crease will go above your actual crease so when your eyes are open, you can see it. Shobana’s Tip: Understanding your crease will also make your everyday eyeshadow application easier. Use a very pigmented gel liner and use dots to trace out an arc, just above the crease following its shape. Using eyeshadow with a pencil brush or a gel liner is a lot more blend-able and forgiving than a liquid liner. Shobana’s Tip: Wet the tip of the brush before dipping in eyeshadow for a more pigmented look When you are done, clean up any excess eyeshadow on your lid by using a small flat brush and concealer. Shobana’s Tip: You can use any color or sparkle. Want to play it safe? Begin with a metallic champagne or brown. Look 3: Double Liner To achieve this look first create a winged liner, if you are a beginner try using a felt ink liner pen. Lay the felt tip along your lash line and drag the pen or stamp it along the lid to create the ‘body’ of the liner. You can also do a ‘dot-to-dot’ technique if it’s easier. Next create the wing, remember that the ‘wing’ is supposed to be an extension of your lower lash line. Use a straight object if it helps to create the line, sketch it or use dots. Then connect the tip of your wing to the body of the liner. Shobana’s tip:Want more lift? Start the wing before your upper and lower lash line meet and angle the wing more towards the end of your eyebrow. To create the double line, begin at the point of your liner and trace a portion of your crease using dots. Then connect the dots. Voila! Shobana’s tip: Use light pressure when applying.

[bc_video video_id="6256445511001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] All of us have celebrated milestones pandemic style for the last year. With graduation coming for many we want to make sure they get that perfect celebration. 4 years of hard work needs to be celebrated and doing it during a pandemic is not ideal! As you know, having a pandemic birthday a little different than a pandemic graduation because you only graduate high school once! It’s a big milestone! We are going to celebrate no matter what, and have got a few ideas to help you show your 2021 grad a lot of love and make the ‘drive by ‘ grad party cooler than ever! The Toast The toast is the most important part of graduation! Usually, you’d be out to dinner after the ceremony, and you’d take a moment to toast your child. What’s fun and different about the drive by grad is that you get to toast over and over and over again. This will be a bit embarrassing for your grad but do fun for Mom and Dad.  Give your grad drive by a themed drink! Easy Mocktails for your Grad

• Berry Proud Mocktail
  • Berries of your choice
  • Sparkling water
  • Honey

This is what you call a zero waste mocktail!  Simply take any berries that are just about to go bad and blend them up. Then pour a little bit of the berry mixture into a glass full of ice. Afterwards add some bubbles with sparkling water and top it off with a dollop of fresh local honey! Serve your mocktails in up-cycled glasses and jars for friends and family during the drive by. Your glasses and jars can even double as mementos from the special day!

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Popcorn Snack Station Of course you need to have snacks for any occasion! A simple and delicious option is popcorn! To keep things eco-friendly and efficient you can have popcorn in brown paper lunch bags. These bags are cute, customizable, and easy to hand out. A fun idea to make the bags stand out is to print a stencil on them – ‘Thanks for Popping By – class of 2021 ‘ You can create the stencil online and then print on them on the biodegraded old school brown lunch bags.  Fill them with popcorn, and hand them out as people drive by!

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Mason Jar Cookies Nothing beats a mason jar filled with home-made cookies. To satisfy the sweet-tooth craving you can have cookies to hand out at the drive by. Nothing says they are one smart cookie like a jar filled with cookies!

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Family Involvement The key to making the event special is to get the siblings and the whole family involved. You want to show your grad just how loved and proud everyone is of them. Have the whole family blow up balloons to help you prepare for your party!

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[bc_video video_id="6256444956001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Is your dog earth friendly? With 35% of Canadians as dog owners, there is a need to do your part in being an eco-friendly dog owner. The sustainable journey doesn’t stop when it comes to our pets, here’s how you can get started today! Compostable Waste Bags Let’s start with dog waste, there are 7.7 million pet dogs in Canada, so all that poo really adds up! First thing you want to look for is COMPOSTABLE bags, not biodegradable bags. There is a difference—biodegradable bags can still contain plastic, and you don’t want that. Double check with your municipality to confirm how to dispose of dog poop. You can also flush your furry friend’s waste, without the bag, of course! Dog Treats and Food It's important to look into the ingredients within your dog’s food and treats. A lot of resources go into making dog food and treats. Research suggests that pet food is already responsible for around a quarter of the environmental impacts of meat production. It's important to look for local alternatives to help the environment! There are so many great Canadian dog food, treats, and toy companies! Wilder Harrier (pictured below) is one, based in Quebec, they make dog food from farmed insects. They also make treats from leftover fruit and veggie pulp they get from another Quebec based juice company! Grooming If you do grooming at home it's important to look for the materials that make up your products. Make sure the products you buy are made from materials that are compostable and recyclable. One of the easiest ways to start is to make your own grooming products. DIY Dog Shampoo A great and sustainable alternative? Give this DIY dog shampoo a try! DIY DOG SHAMPOO ingredients:

• 2-3 tablespoons of liquid unscented castille soap
• 4 cups of hot water
• 1 cup of white or apple cider vinegar

To begin, mix the soap and water together. Mix with a spoon or whisk until the soap solids are dissolved. Then, add 1 cup of white or apple cider vinegar. Lastly, Pour ingredients into a bottle for storage. Make sure that you shake well before each use. Remember that the mixture should not be overly sudsy. DIY Dry Dog Shampoo Sometimes giving your dog a bath is a hard thing to do. If they just needs a little pick me up, you can always use a doggie dry shampoo. Everybody needs a good dry shampoo! DIY DOG DRY SHAMPOO:

• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup baking soda
• 3-5 drops of lavender essential oil

To begin, mix all the ingredients together and pour into a bottle. A bottle with a shaker lid will work great. Then, brush your dog first and shake the dry shampoo into your dog's coat. Using your hands, rub your dog’s coat and work that shampoo in. Lastly, brush again and dry towel your dog off!

[bc_video video_id="6256270207001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Tired of the same old beauty routine? Tracy Peart has the best summer beauty splurges! These products can elevate your look to give you a fresh summer glow. With a variety of different product recommendations, it's easy to reinvigorate your daily regimen.

Elizabeth Arden - Prevage Anti Aging Daily Serum

This is an iconic serum, it’s actually a reformulation of the original product in 2005. There are 10 NEW powerful ingredients that help this serum to protect, correct, and reflect. Treating yourself to this serum is for the benefit of your skin! It will leave you feeling glow and well hydrated all day. Monat - Plant Bakuchiol Vegan Retinol Alternative Lotion This lotion will help reduce the appearance of age spots, uneven skin tone, textured fine lines, and wrinkles. It’s super lightweight so that it applies easily onto your skin. Most importantly, it’s made completely vegan to make sure there's only ethical ingredients used. The best part is that it's great for all skin types, so you don't have to worry if it will suit you! Cle De Peau - Precious Gold Vitality Mask The Gold Vitality Mask brings ingredients designed to restore your skin. The mask is made from Clé de Peau Beauté’s 24K Gold Infusion and Gardenia Extract. The Precious Gold Vitality Mask has been developed to address visible signs of aging that result from a busy lifestyle and contribute to a tired-looking expression. Give your skin the TLC it needs with this luxurious mask! Kerastase - Curl Manifesto  This is the perfect product to tame curly hair. It’s a high-end line made specifically for wavy and curly hair types. Every curly girl needs a product that will tame their hair throughout busy days and varying weather. Kerastase has perfected it's recipe to ensure your curls look great all-day long!