Pick Me Ups

Little things to make your day + shop the Fall Discovery Box

Genuinely Stellar
July 19, 2026

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Hello friend,

Over the past little while, I’ve discovered some products that are designed to bring joy. They are simple things that can make your day, whether it’s a small bite, a healthy drink that energizes, a skincare ritual, or something new for the home. Simple pleasures often come with the biggest rewards. I hope you appreciate these finds as much as I do.

The Fall Discovery Box is now on sale! It’s a beautiful curation of items from women entrepreneurs across the country. The element of surprise is part of the fun, but I’m literally bursting at the seams to tell you what’s inside! Keeping it to myself will take some willpower!

This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Apps Built With AI. Thank you for the support! Happy Sunday to you, and if you need a pick-me-up, I hope you find it right here.

Enjoy!

I have a sweet tooth. When I learned about this brand of elevated caramels, I just had to try. Buttery, chewy, sweet, and salty, they are the perfect little indulgence with my afternoon tea. The three women behind the brand say their small-town roots are a secret to their success.

Lion’s Mane is a functional mushroom known to help with brain fog. The thing is, it doesn’t taste very good…until now. Meet the couple with some experience in the canned beverage space, making a refreshing and delicious functional mushroom drink to help you get your energy back.

When it feels like the world is against you, a good facial treatment can be just the thing to help you reset. This facial mask is made with ingredients from the founder’s garden. She calls it “mulch” for the face.

I use this product every day to clean my countertops. Not too many people would call cleaning a pick-me-up, but the spa-like scent of this product is a sensory experience.

This photo was taken in the backyard of the founder who makes hand-dipped beeswax candles on her pastoral property in the Cowichan Valley, BC. They cast the perfect glow and emit the subtle scent of honey through the air. Now that’s a pick-me-up!

The Fall Discovery Box is inspired by Bridget, a woman who lives for September, the return to work, and her usual routine. She loves Fall fashion and the rituals that keep her sharp by day and allow her to unwind at night.

Treat yourself, or treat a friend, co-worker or client to six surprise items that will help usher in Fall.

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

Wait, what? Cold plunges and intermittent fasting are not good for women? Turns out these health hacks are built around male biology.

If you’re a fan of Gilmore Girls, you will recognize the house in Unionville, Ontario, that was home to Rory and Loralei. It’s now for sale and you can take a peek inside.

If wildfire smoke has been filling the air where you live and your heart goes out to the people displaced by them, do you wonder if Canada is prepared to put out the fires?

Is your teen checking the UV index daily? Chances are, she is checking for different reasons than you are. Wondering why teens are obsessed with tanning?

I stumbled on this article about Clodagh McKenna’s new cookbook, and I’m officially obsessed. I would try every recipe.

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