Tag - October 2021

Fashionable Transition

Stretch your warm-weather wardrobe into fall By Lindsay Ruck The time of year when summer is winding down, and the slightly cooler breezes of fall are gearing up can be an awkward transition in the fashion department. What does one wear when it’s cooler in the morning but heats up by early afternoon? It seems too soon to remove...

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The Sites of Edinburgh

Travel Story and photos by Mary Ann Simpkins “Edinburgh is a very easy city to fall in love with,” says Alexander McCall Smith. The Scottish author adds, “It’s so beautiful; and intriguing.” Draped over seven hills—like Rome—Edinburgh is a living history museum. The streets filled with reminders of its turbulent past. Edinburgh...

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The Power of Eight

Sleep for health and wellness Do you wake up in the morning without feeling well rested? Do you crave caffeine by mid-afternoon because of sleepiness and fatigue? Do you take advantage of the weekends to catch up on poor sleeping patterns during the week? These are all signs of not getting enough sleep. As we cycle into a new...

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Savoury Salt Substitutions

Take advantage of the healthy flavours of fall The fall season is the perfect time to experiment with recipes that are good to eat and good for you. The rustic flavours and deep textures of pumpkin and squash make a perfect foundation for better-than-ever hearty side meals or full courses. The culinary experts at Cobourg’s...

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Protect your tech from surges

As we increasingly become more dependent on all kinds of sophisticated and often expensive and sensitive technology these days, it bodes well to protect them from damaging power surges. And though the most lethal surges can be the result of lightning strikes, there can be other causes of electrical spikes in your home, like...

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Travel with lavender

Fresh Wave offers a full line of odour removing solutions that incorporate a powerful, natural chemistry that neutralizes odour molecules in the air and on surfaces. Their Fresh Air TechnologyTM blend of natural plant oils include Fresh Wave Lavender Odor Removing Packs that are ideal for travel as they come in small...

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Streamline your screen cleaning

Austere Clean & Protect is a one-stop product specially formulated to clean screens safely and thoroughly on all of your devices—large and small. Screens on items like TVs, computers, monitors, and cell phones all need to be carefully attended to so as not to scratch the coating. This gentle blend of anti-bacterial and...

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A more ethereal wearable blanket

The Comfy® Dream™ is a lighter, more breathable wearable blanket than the plush multi-layer original for those days when you don’t need to cocoon up so tightly to remain warm. It’s designed for warding off a slight chill rather than bitter cold. It’s made of a single layer of dreamy microfiber that feels as soft as rabbit fur...

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Stealthy, smart, and powerful way to purify air

Known for its smart, dependable technology in vacuum cleaners, Shark® has turned its attention to developing advanced air purifiers. The Shark™ Air Purifier 4 is their most compact model, and though it’s super quiet, it’s extremely powerful and thoroughly purifies air within the space of 1,000 feet. The Shark™ Anti-Allergen...

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Plug and play photos for the non-tech savvy

This Familink Frame digital photo frame was designed specifically for the non-tech savvy. Now family and friends can send photos from anywhere—via any app—directly to this frame without the recipient needing to be connected to the Internet or engaging in any complicated set-ups. It comes connected to its own SIM card and its...

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