Spring is in the Air

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Hello friend,

The days are longer, the birds are singing, the snow is gone (let’s hope for good), and spring is here! The change in season got me thinking about renewal and ways to simplify my life. I thought I’d share some of my findings and the top-notch woman-owned brands that can help.

Each of today’s features has a keep it simple element to it, whether it’s building a new wardrobe with mix-and-match pieces, or cooking with ingredients that enable you to make a meal in minutes. I discovered a dead-simple skin care routine that is as effective, if not more so, than my more complicated regimen. And a retreat in the country for a high-touch vacation experience that’s about slowing down and appreciating the simple things. Last but not least, I was introduced to a tool that will have me walking to the grocery store, getting my steps in while enabling me to carry a full week’s worth of groceries. Read on for more!

Thank you to this week’s sponsor, The Flyover. I appreciate the support. Now grab a coffee, find a quiet corner and enjoy the stories of five women who will make your life simpler and more rewarding.

Enjoy!

 If you’re doing a wardrobe refresh this spring, you’ll want to consult the Vancouver-based style maven who is turning traditional retail on its head. She curates mix-and-match separates with cool factor and makes shopping for them a memorable experience.

There’s butter, and then there’s this lightly salted impeccably flavoured butter that adds instant zing to weeknight meals and drama to grazing boards. Meet the woman who wants you to make everything better with butter.

If I told you that you could reduce your skin care routine to two products and three steps, what would you say? The Founder of this brand invited me to try, and I may never look back!

I worked for a luxury hotel company for 10 years, and one of the things I learned was that the simplest things can be the most luxurious. My conversation with the owner of this boutique inn in Prince Edward County confirmed it. Discover how she and her husband create incredible experiences for their guests by offering a taste of a simpler life.

Use your imagination for a moment. You fill two bins like this at the grocery store. Maybe you make some stops at the butcher and the bakery. And you do it all without lugging bags or loading the car. Read about the two women who have created a stylish and functional shopping cart that’s a game-changer for urban living.

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

Looking for a weekend project to usher in spring? Make your own soap that looks and smells like a flower garden.

Here’s a different way to serve charcuterie. It couldn’t be simpler, doesn’t require a board and can be made in minutes.

This writer from the US researched ways to get the feeling of a 48-hour European getaway closer to home, and her findings can be achieved here in Canada. Get her tips for a Euro-style reset.

If you need a nudge to get your spring cleaning underway, start with this checklist.

We’re all yearning for weather that allows us to spend more time outside, but the reality of April usually means more time spent on the couch. Here’s a list of what’s coming to Netflix in April to help get you through these last days of stormy weather.

Last week, I tried something a little different. I introduced some beautiful items and innovative services all designed for babies and their mothers. If you missed it, check out the Baby Shower Gift Issue.

I am working on something special, and you will be the first to know when I’m ready to share. It’s a way to put some of the incredible woman-owned products I write about in your hands. Stay tuned for more!