Quarantine, isolation, lock down, state of emergency – this is the new (hopefully temporary) norm for Ontario! Since there isn’t a whole lot to do during a stay at home order I’ve been reading, cleaning and organizing my home, and online shopping of course! Because really – what else is there to do?

A Relatable *laugh-out-loud* Book

Act Like A Lady, written by The Lady Gang, is such an uplifting read! Women of all ages and stages of life will love this book – because of how sympathetic these authors are to being authentic and real. You will love this read!

Enough Screen Time, Already!

Screen time isn’t really something we put a strict limit on in our house. But sometimes, enough is enough! Getting in some reading time is always a good idea – especially for school age kids! Reading is part of the at home learning curriculum – so why not make it interesting?!!

Roald Dahl was one of my fave authors when I was a kid! James and the Giant Peach was my go-to read when I was in grade school! So getting my daughter into reading these classic tales is an absolute pleasure!

Organization Solutions – for all Your Crap!

A girl can’t resist buying herself something pretty and shiny every once in a while! But all those boxes for said pretty somethings can accumulate and clutter up the place in an awful hurry!

Found this jewelry organizer on Amazon! This simple contraption helped clean up my dresser and vanity! Statement earrings on display, bracelets at reach, and my every day beauty products at the ready! Score! Let me also mention that this wall mount wonder came in a two pack!

Hair Care is Self Care

Tools of the trade need a little update here and there. The flat iron I was using just wasn’t cutting it anymore, so I bought a different one! This straightener does the job wonderfully! Adjustable temp setting, fast heating, and comfortable to use = success!

With the wavy soft curl hair trend happening right now I had to jump on the bandwagon! Found this curling rod set after Christmas – hello Boxing week sale – and it works wonders! Multiple rod sizes and quick to come to temperature makes for efficient styling!

“Mom, my snow pants don’t fit!” Damn it!

Do you know how much a good pair of snow pants run?! Close to $100! After searching the sporting goods websites and refusing to pay what they were charging, I headed over to Amazon. This snow pants were just what I was looking for; pink, adjustable waist, reinforced knees, removable straps, and affordable!

Project at Home?

While completing our living room refresh I was hunting for a simple set of mantle brackets to fit the space and get the look I was going for. These brackets worked perfectly with a 1×8 board for a simple and inexpensive focal point! I’d highly recommend this product for a similar project or for modest shelves.

Another super useful (and new to me) tool for changing home decor are these metal cleats for picture hanging. These cleats are a two piece metal contraption for wall mounting heavier objects like mirrors, large prints, and metal or wood decor pieces.

Last summer I crafted some chevron arrows to adorn over my desk, but had no idea how to hang the awkward pieces. These cleats, which come in different lengths, helped to make the arrows a little more solid and made hanging them a cinch!

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Working on My Photography Game!

Planning social media posts are a challenge task in itself – let alone taking a decent photo! This inexpensive tripod has helped so immensely with upping my photography game. I don’t know why I didn’t get one sooner!

This simple and lightweight tripod adjusts to three heights! The carry bag included makes photos on the go a breeze. The best part is I can go on a little solo shoot with this beauty and get some great shots for FB and the IG – thank you camera timer!

A Girl Can Never Have Too Many Hand Bags!

Hand bags are something that can be so incredibly hard to shop for. There are so many different styles, sizes, patterns, colours, and specific uses. I was on the hunt for a backpack style bag that was easy to carry any time of year.

Finding this anti-theft style backpack was a victory for me! Vegan leather, multi straps, lots of storage, versatile colour, and on budget!

Shop Online! What Else is There to do?

Whether you’re browsing for something specific, checking items off your reno to-do list, or searching for isolation hobby ideas – Amazon has it all! And probably a few things you didn’t know you needed!