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Immigrating to Canada vs the USA

It's the book I wrote to help you through the crazy process of choosing between the USA and Canada as your new home.

A Fun South African Scrapbook

Fun fact, I used to work at a Scrapbook store when I was in university. I was always hoping for a fun modern South African Scrapbook to make it into the store. It never did, but I recently found this one and just love it!

Buy a SAD lamp (so you won't be)

Season Affective Disorder is real. And after living for BC for over a decade, you find ways to survive. A lamp like this one can help you get through the dark months. My mom loves this brand and has used her for 4 years.

Warm Earholes = Warm Everything (kinda)

Most of your body heat escapes from your head. But a toque/beanie destroys your head so you look sad in the office.

Enter these earwarmers, that allow you to stay warm, while keeping your hair looking good!

Clean Canadian Air (at home)

So coming from a warmer climate you would open your windows for some fresh air. But that's a little harder to do in -40 degrees weather

This Honeywell air purifier has been an absolute game changer for extreme weather when you can't "let the outside in".

Humidity Meter (don't dry out)

Living in a cold dry climate, can really do a number on your skin as well as your wooden floors. Keeping track of you humidity with a humidity meter can help you know when to crank up the humidifier.

Layering Warmth in the Winter

Base layers of clothing that go under your regular clothing - is how you can survive when you are outside in the freezing Canadian winter! This option allows you to not get sweaty and damp. I also like the Uniqo's Heat Tech line (it doesn't have the moisture wicking though)

Reusable Handwarmers

I wish these reusable and rechargeable handwarmers existed when I was taking the bus to university!

If you regularly use transit in Canada, you need these!

Single Use Hand & Body Warmers

I was acting in a local TV production when the wardrobe team provided me these Body and Hand warmers - for a particularly cold and windy day. And they were AMAZING!

I now keep them at our front door for any ridiculously cold days or to send off guests with warm hearts... and hands.

Keeping Summer Glow At Bay

When that Canadian summer finally does hit, it does a number on your skin. Combined with makeup and sunscreen - it can be a messy oil pool, but on your face. This ELF setting powder is both translucent and can be worn with or without make up to minimize too much summer glow (aka sweat).

Classy Nails for Nailing Interviews

When you first arrive in Canada, money can be tight, but you want to put your best foot forward. These colours for a manicure are both fun, professional and polished. So you don't have to feel guilty for a little indulgence.

Goodbye dry Winter Skin

Cold dry Canadian winters can do an absolute number on your skin. This Cereve Healing ointment can help with the healing once things have gone south (and no I am not talking about Canadian Snowbirding - unfortunately)

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