INITIAL BUBBLES I have had this classic train bath bomb for a couple of years now (maybe 2 or 3). I have not wanted to use it up because it looks too beautiful to use. It still definitely is. But,…
Classic Train Bath Bomb by Winston and Walter
Jigokudani No Yu Monkey Bath Salts from Japan
INITIAL BUBBLES The Jigokudani Monkey Bath Salts sitting in the store display at the Snow Monkey Park’s giftshop called my name the second I got there. Not only do I love monkeys, but this was the perfect way to remember…
Monster Bubble Bath Bomb by Kao
INITIAL MONSTER BUBBLE I found this Monster Bubble bath bomb when travelling to Japan in September of 2023. By this point, I had promised myself not to buy more bath bombs as my current collection of around 100 needed to…
Alien R Us Bath Bomb by Winston and Walter
INITIAL BUBBLES The moment I saw the Alien R Us bath bomb by Winston and Walter on the company’s website, I knew I had to get it. The sleek lines and beautiful bright orange all but pulled me in. Once…
Kiki The Baby Koala Bath Bomb by Le Bain Des Elfes
INITIAL BUBBLES Anyone who knows me well, knows I LOVE koalas (I’m practically obsessed!). These cute creatures (that apparently aren’t so soft) are my favorite mammals. So, naturally, when I saw the Koala Bath Bomb by Le Bain Des Elfes…
Peachy Bath Bomb by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES The Peachy Bath Bomb by Lush is one of the bath bombs I had the most fun photographing. I loved the pink, girly feel I had when playing around with my makeup and with the different backgrounds. I…
I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES I must confess, I bought Lush’s I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas bath bomb about a year ago. I photographed it and then archived it in the heap of bath bombs I needed to use. In celebration of…
Matanzas, Cuba – A Multiple Course Excursion
During our trip to Varadero, Cuba, we took an excursion in Matanzas (the province) via Air Canada Vacations, with whom we had booked our all-inclusive resort trip. We had breakfast and waited outside the resort by the doors for the…
Cuba – How To Help The Locals
Visiting Cuba, and mixing with the locals, there was only one thing on my mind constantly… trying to figure out how to help the locals. I visited Varadero in Cuba during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was my first resort experience…
Varadero, Cuba – The Perfect Oasis
The idea to visit Varadero, Cuba in 2021 when international travel was reopening came after seeing my friend visit the country. She had posted an Instagram story showcasing the beautiful azure waters and I was instantly sold. I’ve always seen…
Bloom Sushi : An Honest Review of Vegan Sushi
On our first proper night out in the heart of Montreal, we decided to try Bloom Sushi, a vegan restaurant by chef Christian Ventura. My partner and I had already tried Sushi Momo (several times, we’re big big fans!) as…
Discover Montreal With Me
Today, I was going to discover the heart of the city of Montreal. I decided to walk from Jarry Park to Place -Des-Arts and take pictures of little things along the way as well as catalogue a list of restaurants…
Western Canada Road Trip from Vancouver to Banff
Here is a quick rundown of our mid-summer Western Canada road trip from Vancouver to Banff. I will link articles to specific days if you’d like to read about a particular part of our trip in depth. I will start…
Day 12: Lake Louise in Banff
Lake Louise was a must visit for myself and my partner when we planned our portion of the trip to Banff. After all, it’s a staple Banff visit (along with Moraine Lake, we’re told!). I am in no way a…
Day 11: Banff Hot Springs And Lake Minnewanka
I was eyeing the Banff Hot Springs from the second I knew they existed. I needed to give them a visit and smell the sulphur waters. We got up bright and early in the morning to be there as when…
Day 10: Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff
With only three more days left in Banff, including today, we had a lot of hiking to get under our belts, so it was no surprise we decided to head to the Johnston Canyon Trail this morning. Johnston Canyon Trail…
Day 9: Cave and Basin National Historic Site & More
Our first day in Banff was going to be a busy one, we had several things to do, starting the day with a visit to Banff’s Cave and Basin. I cannot stress how this was the part of the trip…
Vegan-ising Cooking With Bello’s Lemon Pasta
Today, we’re vegan-ising Cooking With Bello’s Lemon Pasta. Italian food and pasta are way up there on my list of comfort and go-to foods. So, it was no wonder that when I found Cooking With Bello’s Instagram page, I had…
Day 8: A Calgary Detour
Unable to stay in Jasper National Park much longer, and with only one night unplanned until our stay in Banff and our subsequent return to Montreal, we eyed different routes and options. We decided going to Calgary for the day…
Day 7: Maligne Canyon Hike & Edith Lake in Jasper
Maligne Canyon Hike I had no plans to be in Jasper and therefore having no specific idea what to visit and where to hike, I chanced a guess at trying the hike by Maligne Canyon. Having never visited a canyon…
Vegetarian Dumplings from Dumpling King
The dumpling adventure My go-to dumpling place when I’m in the West Island of Montreal is definitely Dumpling King. Situated on St-Charles avenue, close to Pierrefonds Boulevard, this seemingly family-run restaurant has several dumpling options, 15 non-appetizer dumplings options to…
Rose Gold Shimmer Bath Bomb by Pearl Bath Bombs
INITIAL BUBBLES I discovered the Rose Gold Shimmer Bath Bomb by Pearl Bath Bombs when my friend suggested I take a peek at it. She remembered seeing it on a television show and recommended I give it a look. Opening…
Day 6: Road trip to Jasper
One would think that spending an entire day in a car (or almost) going from Whistler to Jasper would be tedious and long. One could never be so very wrong in that assumption. In fact, it was one of my…
Day 5: Whistler Hike and Exploring Whistler Village
Breakfast at Sunflower Bakery Café I am so glad we decided to stay another night in Squamish and not head straight to Whistler after our hikes the day before. It would have been, for one, excruciatingly exhausting and for two,…
Day 4: Shannon Falls and Stawamus Chief’s First Peak
Today we were visiting Shannon Falls and Stawamus Chief’s first peak. We packed our lunch in the common area kitchen of the Squamish Adventure Inn and then headed to our first hike of the day. Shannon Falls The falls were…
Day 3: Jericho Beach and getting to Squamish
We were going to say goodbye to Vancouver this afternoon and head on to Squamish to begin our week of hiking in the area. What better way than to spend our morning at Jericho Beach and eat one last lunch…
Unsponsored GoodFood Review: Is The Subscription Really Worth It?
After having reviewed the HelloFresh service and having so much fun in the writing process, I had to tackle the next subscription service on my list: GoodFood! I’ll start by stating that this post is in no way sponsored. I…
Day 2: Dr. Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Lonsdale Quay and more
Classical Chinese Garden Today, we were visiting Dr. Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver. These gardens tend to be very serene, allowing one to meditate, think, admire nature and the artistic way everything came together. Before heading there, we hopped…
Day 1: Granville Island and Downtown Vancouver
Total number of steps taken/km walked on day 1: 26.6 thousand steps/20km I had booked a stay at a hotel that would allow us to walk around the city and explore the area on foot as much as possible. And…
Flying To Vancouver
July 2021 “Today is the day, I’m flying to Vancouver!”, I thought to myself. “I am writing this on the plane, actually. I have longed for flying ever since I came back from my last trip in Japan back in…
Island Juice Bath Bomb by Truth Niagara
INITIAL BUBBLES The Island Juice Bath Bomb was discovered when I was on a little trip to Niagara Falls this fall (keep an eye out for those articles!). I decided to look up local bath bomb shops to see what…
Polyjuice Cauldron Bath Bomb by Truth Niagara
INITIAL BUBBLES When it comes to the Polyjuice Cauldron Bath Bomb, I did not know what to expect from a bath bomb inside of a tiny cauldron. An immediate burst of colour, possibly? An explosion of colours or some sort…
Trying Colourful Instant Ramen by Lotus Foods
To give you all some context, I’m a crazy instant ramen fan! I love trying anything I can get my hands on (except maybe the super spicy stuff… never quite got used to the heat!) I love going to Asian…
Pokémon Drinks by Ocean Bomb
Today, I’ll be trying Pokémon drinks. The idea came from strolling down an East Asian grocery store. I first spotted flavoured Pokémon edible straws. No reader can imagine my excitement when I laid eyes on them. When I spotted the…
Cherry Almond Bath Bomb by Bath Scents (Dollarama)
INITIAL BUBBLES An internet search that yielded nothing at all leaves me to believe that the Cherry Almond Bath Bomb by Bath Scents is a Dollarama (a dollar-and-more store) branded bath bomb. Not one to shy away from bath bomb…
Sex Bomb Bath Bomb by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES The Sex Bomb Bath Bomb by Lush was a surprise from my partner. He visited the Lush boutique and procured this recommended bath creation from a pleasant employee. I’ll say that upon first inspection of the orb itself,…
Mr. Brown Iced Coffee
Mr. Brown Iced Coffee is a Taiwanese product, imported by Ti Food in Markham, Ontario, hence the English/French writings on the cans. Mr. Brown is part of a larger corporation, King Car Group who owns several brands such as Dr….
HelloFresh Review: Is it worth it?
HelloFresh is a meal preparation subscription box. It allows you to pick a meal plan for 2 or 4 people, for 3 to 4 days a week. Recipes are picked out beforehand through their app or the online website from…
Fresh Peach Bubble Bath Bar by QUO Beauty
INITIAL BUBBLES I found the Fresh Peach Bubble Bath Bar by QUO Beauty when I started looking elsewhere for bath products. My reference until then was Lush. It was time to branch out! In the Pharmaprix store, there were a…
Gift From Santa Holiday Bath Fizz by Pretty Organic Cosmetics
INITIAL BUBBLES When I was in Toronto this summer, I looked up places to get more bath bombs. I had already accumulated a nice batch by then which helped me with my current collection of over 60 bath bombs. I…
Golden Wonder Bath Bomb by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES When I went into the Lush store, back when it was possible, I spoke to the customer service representative so I could get help choosing my next bath bombs. I mentioned that I loved the Lord Of Misrule…
Butterbear Bath Bomb by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES The Butterbear Bath Bomb by Lush waved at me in the boutique as I was picking new bath bombs to try. Evidently, this was my first serious walk into the Lush boutique to shop for items for myself…
Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES The Shoot For The Stars bath bomb caught my attention in the store by its mesmerizing golden stars on a dark blue orb background. I was told the bath would have floating stars once fully dissolved and that…
The Grumpy Bath Bomb by Le Bain Des Elfes
INITIAL BUBBLES The bath bombs from Le Bain Des Elfes were actually one of the best smelling ones I’ve had straight from their packaging (before even being put in the bath). They come in a wild variety, from Christmas-themed bath…
Shoyu Tonkotsu Flavour Instant Ramen by Marutai
Anticipation for the meal Trying out this ramen was planned! The night before, we put it out on our counter to create anticipation. Whether or not that actually affected our taste buds is unsure. We acquired this instant ramen at J-Town…
Restaurant Style Instant Ramen “ShoyuTonkotsu” taste by Menraku
Finding and making the ramen I was craving an evening snack and decided today was the day to try the instant ramen I’d gotten from a store in Toronto’s J-Town. Imported from Japan, this product originating from the same country…
Candy Cane Bubble Bath Bar by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES I picked the Candy Cane Bubble Bath Bar up when I went into the Lush boutique for the first time in months. I hadn’t found the time to go on my own with my recent move, the global…
Monoi Bath Bomb By Sephora
INITIAL BUBBLES When I saw this bath bomb, along with others like it at the Sephora store in Toronto, I’ll admit vocally that I did not expect much. To be completely honest, I expected disappointment from such a small 45g…
Quebec City – A Ghost Town
As we explored Quebec City in the month of June of 2020, at the beginning of COVID19 pandemic, we realized one thing quite quickly: what was supposed to be a bustling town on a summer weekend was now one where…
Trip to Quebec City- Getting there (Day 1)
After we got married, we didn’t get the opportunity to go on a long trip/honeymoon. Because both my partner and I work in essential services, we thought it very important to keep working and helping out during the pandemic. We…
Down To Earth Bath Bomb by Yes Studio
INITIAL BUBBLES This space-themed bath bomb was discovered in the Outer Layer shop, a gift boutique in Toronto, on Queen’s street. At first glance, what attracted me to this bath bomb was the packaging where it was nestled. Little slogans…
Meet Yuki The Kitten
Meet Yuki, an adorable kitten born at the end of May. This precious tuxedo kitten is mainly black with a white belly and white “mittens”. The moment you hold on to him, the purring commences, and… doesn’t stop. To my…
Lord of Misrule Bath Bomb by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES The only information I had about the Lord of Misrule Bath Bomb, this seemingly plain green bath bomb, was that there was a surprise on the inside. I was less than impressed with the plain exterior, a simple…
Intergalactic Bath Bomb by Lush
INITIAL BUBBLES This Intergalactic Bath Bomb is a classic, how could I not try it? My partner picked it up for me at the store, as a surprise (my second lush bath bomb!). I saw the colours and instantly knew…
Hershey’s Smores Bath Bomb
INITIAL BUBBLES I was strolling down by the Niagara Falls in Canada in the evening, enjoying the cold air when I decided to visit the Hershey’s store. Remembering their delicious chocolate treats, I decided to give the shop a tour…
Mermaid Bath Bomb by Me!Bath
INITIAL BUBBLES I found this mermaid bath bomb on sale at Provigo (Loblaws equivalent in Quebec) for 50% of its usual price and never one to say no to a bath bomb, much to my husband’s chagrin, I got it!…
