tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31308276025749402232024-03-14T01:29:13.182-04:00Ava Grace's Closetsusan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.comBlogger1005125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-16448179299576346892022-06-09T05:00:00.001-04:002022-06-09T05:00:00.202-04:00New Skincare Faves - On Rotation <div style="text-align: center;"> It's been all about trying the new during this time where we've been at home more. And that includes a host of new beauty products - mostly skincare - and lots from green brands that care about the environment and what goes into their products.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In almost all cases, I have been pleasantly surprised by the results.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And can feel good about what I'm putting on my skin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't get me wrong. A little botox is still part of my maintenance routine ~ but these goodies have my skin feeling soft and glowing. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And dare I say it, looking (and feeling!) younger than my 52 years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWwfnrlPC5xdeR4J_UoOy6XrQp-GBYNlJ4E66KjhMbh0ym1qknWNxzmjbU0V8tn5U7qi7lGNnp2FL_g5dtUHxWONBIVLPSBJS03urqyoPrstoLOcP5kJAjBwA_ogcbAFoPNqNzeHSsayfuHR5Mr_T-68ANHRKLbWk3IpbIR12PsKzQc0Q8YaV6Q/s2000/Skin%20Care%20Favourites.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWwfnrlPC5xdeR4J_UoOy6XrQp-GBYNlJ4E66KjhMbh0ym1qknWNxzmjbU0V8tn5U7qi7lGNnp2FL_g5dtUHxWONBIVLPSBJS03urqyoPrstoLOcP5kJAjBwA_ogcbAFoPNqNzeHSsayfuHR5Mr_T-68ANHRKLbWk3IpbIR12PsKzQc0Q8YaV6Q/w640-h512/Skin%20Care%20Favourites.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1. Let me clear. I love SO many of the Antipodes products. Starting with this <a href="https://bit.ly/3xsM5JZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">grapeseed cleansing butter</a>. I had never tried a balm cleanser before this and it is SO luxurious. Definitely requires a double cleanse to ensure every last trace of make up is removed but leaves your skin feeling like literal, well, <i>butter. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Oh Glossier. This is a good one. I had heard so many great things about this toner, aptly called "<a href="https://bit.ly/3awSKJV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Solution</i></a>". Truly amazing. I have repurchased more than once. Has made such a difference in my skin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Cheap and cheerful. I am obsessed with this lip balm (<i>as it appears is almost every celebrity and makeup artist on the planet</i>). <a href="https://bit.ly/3aPFoZt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Paw Paw lip balms</a> are not new, but they are new to me. Love, love. Available with no colour or tinted ~ all equally delicious.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Ah, the <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; text-align: start;">pièce de résistance</span>. The splurge of all splurges (<i>if you can actually get your hands on a bottle</i>), the <a href="https://www.thedetoxmarket.ca/products/plum-beauty-oil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Prunier Plum Oil</a>. I added plum oil to my skincare routine about six months ago and I will never not use it. Everything they say is true ~ it is incredibly hydrating AND makes your skin glowier than it has ever been. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was actually using the Vitruvi version, (1/3 the price!) but they are no longer carrying it. I will be on the hunt for an alternate to this one. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>(I included a link to the Detox Market - if you sign up for emails, you can save a whopping 10% off the price. PSA - this stuff never goes on sale)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Back to Antipodes. If you don't know them, you should. I love their products and everything the brand stands for. I have had the privilege of attending numerous launch events with their founder and she is truly an incredible human making incredible products. All products are certified organic including </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">this </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3mnUrfr" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">honey manuka mask</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> which has been my go-to for the last year. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. | 7. Tatcha. Need I say more? Every single thing I touch from this brand smells divine, has the most perfect texture and provides consistent results. My girlfriend turned me onto them and she swears there is nothing better. Most days, I use this 2 step routing including the <a href="https://bit.ly/3NzPtIi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tatcha Dewy Serum</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3zu1Wcr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dewy Moisturizer</a>. For something lighter, the Water Cream is also superb. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(if you are weary about the price tag, I highly recommend their starter kit!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So tell me, have I missed anything new + fabulous? Tell a sister everything.</div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div>susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-41428725796997093332022-06-08T05:00:00.001-04:002022-06-08T05:00:00.197-04:00A Long Overdue Coffee Date<div style="text-align: left;">Well, well, well.<br />It certainly has been some time since we last sat down for coffee. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Life has a funny way of getting in the way and suddenly, it's been months. I miss this space. And while not as many may stop to read anymore, there is nothing I love more than looking back at the yearly letters to my children, the outfit posts from way back and yes, our previous coffee dates.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm wearing a cozy cardigan on this rainy June day. Also, who ordered all of this rain in J U N E?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsy8dpohbdgpyRW0a0Z1ETtmlErtiMd9HJL_XF4O4-CNbZ0iS-KmGoPXIbc-lFCjj8NrDqr9i7pd5mxln3tuIanxIcK2cRwQn0YbhZAr5S-KhxpU58EUvMb5lmJ477dX94Ihz2f6BMptxQdLEsZj-2pIszEi5KbsBddNoEbcqRykoEF-jgOWpPg/s640/66187883075__B16C9224-B73D-4C96-8139-E511D3900BEF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsy8dpohbdgpyRW0a0Z1ETtmlErtiMd9HJL_XF4O4-CNbZ0iS-KmGoPXIbc-lFCjj8NrDqr9i7pd5mxln3tuIanxIcK2cRwQn0YbhZAr5S-KhxpU58EUvMb5lmJ477dX94Ihz2f6BMptxQdLEsZj-2pIszEi5KbsBddNoEbcqRykoEF-jgOWpPg/w480-h640/66187883075__B16C9224-B73D-4C96-8139-E511D3900BEF.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At long last, I think the pandemic has run it's course here in Ontario. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Things are <i>almost </i>back to normal or at very least, as normal as they have been in a long time.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Isabella. 23 and about to embark on an incredible European vacation next month. We've not travelled since the pandemic started so this is even more special.</div><div>She has a full time job she loves and is slowly building her resume. She also recently opened a small vintage clothing shop online which has become not only her creative outlet but a great way for her to learn all that goes into making your side hustle successful.</div><div>She is my go to. My constant sounding board. My favourite shopping partner. And she makes me increasingly proud each day. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Julian is 20. T W E N T Y. I can't even.</div><div style="text-align: left;">He is super tall and slim and likes to shave his head whenever the mood hits him. He wears eyeglasses now and looks like he should be in a band. I call him Moby these days. <i>(yes he had to look that up)</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">We've been dealing with some ongoing tummy issues that have been ridiculously exhausting as we hunt for answers. But we are getting there.</div><div style="text-align: left;">He is still passionate about all things computers. Has the biggest heart. And is always checking in on me.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Love isn't a strong enough word for how I feel about my boy. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ava is back to regular activities, including starting soccer (!) which she loves. It's no easy feat managing all of the schedules solo but we're surviving. And my girl is thriving.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>She loves school, shopping and Stranger Things. <i>Not necessarily in that order.</i></div><div>The new season launched last week and though she swore she wanted to get through it slowly ~ that quickly went out the window. She was officially done the next day. </div><div><br /></div><div>Not sure if I should be shocked or proud.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh! And someone got braces. (you have never met a child THIS excited to get braces)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRaDN07UR8ajznEVz_LB8EDAElbmDiy2TrmlZR7R_iEgwrhIV2obxPs0j7L0hW201pRSQm3MW7PmvKpAOZJqDjQ7_lw_IXeQdjS8lp76wYAl0tbXmqGlZ2ZREv8asBv7IILstWxY8cWwgN9bzgUAATwigeZPHHTTcwPO1S1YNchorpkFk69gDlw/s640/66317809669__197AAB35-473A-482A-AAB9-37A130D2F1C6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRaDN07UR8ajznEVz_LB8EDAElbmDiy2TrmlZR7R_iEgwrhIV2obxPs0j7L0hW201pRSQm3MW7PmvKpAOZJqDjQ7_lw_IXeQdjS8lp76wYAl0tbXmqGlZ2ZREv8asBv7IILstWxY8cWwgN9bzgUAATwigeZPHHTTcwPO1S1YNchorpkFk69gDlw/w480-h640/66317809669__197AAB35-473A-482A-AAB9-37A130D2F1C6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>Me? <i>Sigh.</i> </div><div><div>I work. A lot.</div><div>I love doing it from home so I can juggle all of my other responsibilities. It was a welcome change and I cannot understand everyone's hurry to get back into an office environment.</div><div>I celebrated 50. 51. And then 52 (gasp!).</div><div>I have a circle of people I love and care about around me ~ and though smaller, it feels so good to know that each of them would help me a bury a body in the middle of the night if called upon. <i>I kid. </i></div><div>Life is good my friends. Life is good. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div></div></div>susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-51225987149672113202021-08-27T08:03:00.000-04:002021-08-27T08:03:23.233-04:00On Aging<div style="text-align: center;"> I had a really, <i>really </i>hard time with my 30th birthday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Yes, I realize that happened years ago but stick with me here.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">As the day approached, I don't remember feeling excited about the milestone. Or feeling like I was #blessed and all that all other jazz.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just remember thinking, 30. <b>THIRTY</b>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>How can I possibly be 30?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">You see, in my own mind, I am in a constant stage of 26. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's the perfect age.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You're not too young to be completely stupid, you feel fabulous and you're just mature enough for people to take you seriously.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I got married that year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a baby the next.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was so grown up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Only not.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Flash forward to my 40th birthday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What I thought would be a girls trip to Las Vegas turned into me + post-partum + beautiful new baby girl. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WHAT?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">My life was a whirlwind of re-learning all of the things that I thought were done eight years before. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't have time to focus on myself.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the new baby kept me young.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I realized I wasn't the oldest at any of my ob gyn appointments. In fact, the "older" mother had become the norm.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I settled in quite nicely enjoying every moment albeit <i>slower.</i> With more patience than I ever thought I had. I relished the time with her and truly appreciated being her mother and everything that came with it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Heck, I even started this little blog as an outlet and a place to document all things Ava Grace.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today, I am 50. <i>Well, I'm 51 but whose counting?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">And while I'm comfortable in my skin, I would still rather be say, 26. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, yes. I know. Fortunate for being here. Not everyone reaches this milestone. All that other good stuff.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But really, I don't love this whole getting older thing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My body is changing. I'm tired all the time. I need glasses. <i>And botox.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVCtAia469nzue7jpUB3nNxYOjMHQZkVbTQUKID12GUHU3T2q0NebOw4ecqQ4dMD_KSDefzUI8qBqNPb4tw3p-L05FpuGVgnUbc0d9TWGsZOZlK7L_dTk2i23wvOwUvJlg7r1jp6B/s640/IMG_6973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="481" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVCtAia469nzue7jpUB3nNxYOjMHQZkVbTQUKID12GUHU3T2q0NebOw4ecqQ4dMD_KSDefzUI8qBqNPb4tw3p-L05FpuGVgnUbc0d9TWGsZOZlK7L_dTk2i23wvOwUvJlg7r1jp6B/w482-h640/IMG_6973.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRr0j1uK1UYpggv6qnz53uc1VWTK473a0Hua0iQ7Qa5mLIEEXxSgYx_McIfvjVJRZP9efTtOa160cJifw5DhvZ5sFduoiAtNBSSaudHrCrJXuyeGRJXs1BKbkjwOj5mDeZ4GfSx_pO/s640/IMG_6972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="481" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRr0j1uK1UYpggv6qnz53uc1VWTK473a0Hua0iQ7Qa5mLIEEXxSgYx_McIfvjVJRZP9efTtOa160cJifw5DhvZ5sFduoiAtNBSSaudHrCrJXuyeGRJXs1BKbkjwOj5mDeZ4GfSx_pO/w482-h640/IMG_6972.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTfbuIoB5sQ_f93bVbV7Av01e1lDrrcJlBwHUQhFciltR4ra7u6SoOWjS-8UFh-l0OzP5b_vYiPFns0gHpcVL4y1ZV2vNW6E3rV-lSUt_EMPk8R7FhzP40m2kvDTM2n3DfbpEFBny/s640/IMG_6974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="481" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlTfbuIoB5sQ_f93bVbV7Av01e1lDrrcJlBwHUQhFciltR4ra7u6SoOWjS-8UFh-l0OzP5b_vYiPFns0gHpcVL4y1ZV2vNW6E3rV-lSUt_EMPk8R7FhzP40m2kvDTM2n3DfbpEFBny/w482-h640/IMG_6974.jpg" width="482" /></a></div>Here's somthing.<br />Sometimes, I see an actress. Or an image of an older woman..</div><div style="text-align: center;">And <i>obviously </i>I google her.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She's 50 <i>ish. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I think to myself, wow. My age. <i>I'm 50.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Because remember, in my head, I am 26.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't act like I'm 50, <i>do I?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't dress like I'm 50, <i>do I?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't parent like I'm 50, <i>do I?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Do I look 50???</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I'm supposed to feel thankful.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I do.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But some days?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Man, I just want to be 26 again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>OK, 27 works too.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Friday friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-6096826576530323742021-08-17T05:00:00.023-04:002021-08-17T05:00:00.273-04:00Things I Learned in Quarantine<div style="text-align: center;">Oh quarantine, how I hate to love you.<br />And though we are no longer locked down - you did teach us a lot of things we never knew or never knew that we never knew. </div><p style="text-align: center;">Like, for one, I never knew how much I love gnomes. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Or that I know every single word to La Isla Bonita. Funny when you have nothing but time you remember that yes, you did indeed memorize every word. And yes, even though you haven't heard the song in 15+ years you can still remember them even though you can't usually remember what you had for lunch.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I also learned that you can watch every episode of Marie Kondo's series, implement each of those in your home and feel fabulous for approximately two full days. No matter how much you organize your space, (and boy, have we organized!) there will ALWAYS be more to organize. And then, in a surprising twist, while you're busy doing said organizing, your previous work will quickly become, you guessed it, disorganized.</p><p style="text-align: center;">During all this purging, I've also learned that I have more chandelier earrings that any one girl should have. Which makes ae a good friend - especially if you have a function and need to borrow say, a pair of chandelier earrings. </p><p style="text-align: center;">You know how we always say, oh, if I only had more time, I would eat healthier? Yeah, turns out, with more time, really, you just bake more cookies.</p><p style="text-align: center;">There is also more time to take silly mirror selfies with your oldest kid. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifP2zQ_z_0HYbz3Afx3jDmJjdDuLW8ws8QIrXcKil7mj7AX8fe1crMB0KASNnpU64dewDhw_vocJ8k9QuMvJf_SgkcxB1_b6wtcL64QiRMYze7X9Lzh4RiQvz6e_h0MKGKDenUnrtr/s640/IMG_7289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifP2zQ_z_0HYbz3Afx3jDmJjdDuLW8ws8QIrXcKil7mj7AX8fe1crMB0KASNnpU64dewDhw_vocJ8k9QuMvJf_SgkcxB1_b6wtcL64QiRMYze7X9Lzh4RiQvz6e_h0MKGKDenUnrtr/w480-h640/IMG_7289.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPxCpOJWMvSRRO6u-PQ33u72Svi-YDE0Phqvb-JZutZLl9EyZkiJptme9XbeIAYitCfMtkSnoq6fuS9KzsonPFUdwLzjVqt5EyzgLXXUjPYi6ODhnIgXP5-8elApAa5UZY8GYIMj0/s640/IMG_7290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPxCpOJWMvSRRO6u-PQ33u72Svi-YDE0Phqvb-JZutZLl9EyZkiJptme9XbeIAYitCfMtkSnoq6fuS9KzsonPFUdwLzjVqt5EyzgLXXUjPYi6ODhnIgXP5-8elApAa5UZY8GYIMj0/w480-h640/IMG_7290.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9Ex2hgm8MWiGwadWm1ZzlNQKAO6STqW0yUvNypDUyFEAz1qK4jCoWO9FLEiPG1D_ORm5wxisHdLN8WHTNPPBP69CacW9y3XM_Ow7byJTLrhyphenhyphenUlrVINVHXdFMWeG75oifdQj3l9sh/s640/IMG_7291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9Ex2hgm8MWiGwadWm1ZzlNQKAO6STqW0yUvNypDUyFEAz1qK4jCoWO9FLEiPG1D_ORm5wxisHdLN8WHTNPPBP69CacW9y3XM_Ow7byJTLrhyphenhyphenUlrVINVHXdFMWeG75oifdQj3l9sh/w480-h640/IMG_7291.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Colouring you hair on your own isn't really that hard. Yes, you will be darker for a time - but hey! It's only hair. I may or may not have coloured mine, Isabella's and even my Julian's who thought this time was obviously the perfect time to try platinum. He may or may not have become a doppelganger for Eminem for a time, <i>and we kinda liked it.</i></p><div style="text-align: center;">The very best part of all this quarantine? Learning that I actually really, REALLY like my kids. I mean, <i>of course</i>, I love them - but they also happen to be super fun to hang out with. And funny. <br /><i>Man are they funny.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now COVID, I have done my part. <br />Your turn. <br />Please just go away.<br />Thank you.</div>susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-3231849869613044312021-01-14T11:02:00.002-05:002021-03-15T10:51:54.698-04:00Life Lately<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqF1_pG5IyC5JJVtQyxbfduud2i6hpz7yUKXsmHjnKuipDmvKBuL1tarw3LZzJtpABzyn97N6TBqtElH9ChAO02u-m3ReZ5JMbm4yaY3_pWjHLqauNTeAMUH2XI2CibzK3ZIFE-mN/s640/IMG_5888+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqF1_pG5IyC5JJVtQyxbfduud2i6hpz7yUKXsmHjnKuipDmvKBuL1tarw3LZzJtpABzyn97N6TBqtElH9ChAO02u-m3ReZ5JMbm4yaY3_pWjHLqauNTeAMUH2XI2CibzK3ZIFE-mN/w480-h640/IMG_5888+%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Well, it's been a hot minute hasn't it?</p><p style="text-align: center;">Life has a funny way of getting in the way of doing all the things you wish you had time to do. It's all about priorities and this past year, those priorities became all about getting through what was the strangest year ever.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I've been home on what would become the longest March Break vacation in the history of March break vacations. The week off turned into what will soon be one year away from the office. From life as I knew it. From daily drop offs at two different schools. From a morning coffee run before the drive into work. From cherished alone time in the car before starting a busy day. And also from the frantic pace that my life had become. </p><p style="text-align: center;">And for that I am oddly grateful.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have always been a cup half full type of person and in some ways, this year has challenged that belief. It's lead us all to a place we never thought we would be. Wondering, in this Groundhog Day existence, when it will all end. I don't know about you, but I still wake up some days in that hazy fog of early morning and for just a moment think this cannot possibly be our reality. And then realize that it indeed is.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So, here's the thing. This pandemic, if it has been anything, has been the first great equalizer. The one time where everyone, regardless of your status, financial situation, living conditions - is facing the same thing at the same time. Sure, everyone's experience is different, but as we have seen, the virus is unpredictable and doesn't choose between celebrity and common folk. I think for me, the scariest thing about it all is the sheer unpredictability of said experience. In some, it's barely a flu. In others, it's ruthless. </p><p style="text-align: center;">We've been doing our best to stay safe. And in this, spending more time together, alone. There's something. The kids have gotten used to the dreaded "new norm" and for me personally, it's been kind of oddly, well, <i>wonderful.</i> Isabella has been cooking and baking up a storm. Ava writes up never-ending to do lists to ensure she keeps herself busy and keeps in touch with her friends on facetime. And Julian? Julian has been preparing for this his entire life. Secretly, I think he kind of loves that we are all just ALWAYS here. And secretly? So do I.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The girls and I watched far too many episodes of <i>The Home Edit</i> and have since reorganized pretty much every cupboard, closet and drawer in the entire house. We renovated the main bathroom so that the kids have a more functional space and also tackled the laundry room. <i>I figure, if I'm going to spend so much time doing laundry, I might as well have a space that I love! </i>We have decluttered. A LOT. And refreshed items that have been on my radar to get replaced for some time. Anyone else find that the more time you have at home, the more you find to do? 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Staring down another month long lockdown </span><i style="text-align: left;">and more time to scrutinize every corner of the house. </i><span style="text-align: left;">We'll online learn. We'll get outside as much as we can. We'll wave at my parents through their sliding door. We'll play barbies. We'll bake more cookies. We'll watch more netflix. We'll do MORE puzzles. And through it all, we'll be together. It ain't so bad.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqD3yPGAqHN73ojHfSI_oV0sWhBabNGV6nPCNVWYQUaH-TCKWVAzvo9_WkJJHVlYfw3w964U8ddMkv5FtoviDi4ZTmWJlUOzaqMMi_zhDQ7waXpcOZsWXz3vkgOibn7gwHjfWiaAG/s640/IMG_5933+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqD3yPGAqHN73ojHfSI_oV0sWhBabNGV6nPCNVWYQUaH-TCKWVAzvo9_WkJJHVlYfw3w964U8ddMkv5FtoviDi4ZTmWJlUOzaqMMi_zhDQ7waXpcOZsWXz3vkgOibn7gwHjfWiaAG/w480-h640/IMG_5933+%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Wishing each of you good health and happiness. Happy New Year 2021!</p><p style="text-align: center;">xo</p>susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-42267629874041347042020-08-21T09:24:00.005-04:002020-08-21T09:24:43.953-04:00Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks<p style="text-align: center;"> <i>It's the most wonderful time of the year...</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Nordstrom's annual anniversary sale event is in full swing! And although some of my favourite items sold out faster than I could say <i>add to cart, </i>there are still some fabulous finds available.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here are just a few of the items on my want list:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMTxt2zM4LkFwPt_14NlaS3AYl5J9tO34Ubz80iNRcldvg8eB9zK-n0fPp-w0iR6yPyYGcf8TbJ5D2SGETyy69ZKASHoWjT52jRdnJp2dPSO_Kugm2HIbC3Amr7dqM3nJPybZb7Ok/s2000/you+%25282%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMTxt2zM4LkFwPt_14NlaS3AYl5J9tO34Ubz80iNRcldvg8eB9zK-n0fPp-w0iR6yPyYGcf8TbJ5D2SGETyy69ZKASHoWjT52jRdnJp2dPSO_Kugm2HIbC3Amr7dqM3nJPybZb7Ok/s640/you+%25282%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Starting with this pretty floral number and working my way clockwise -</p><p style="text-align: center;">This <a href="https://bit.ly/3iRaChA" target="_blank">Julia Jordan floral dress</a> screams late summer, early fall. The tones in the print are perfection and I love the idea of it with high boots and a leather moto jacket.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I love the caramel colour of this <a href="https://bit.ly/32co2hk">Sam Edelman teddy coat</a>. I might change my mind and wear this over the floral dress for the sheer juxtaposition of it. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Likely one of the best deals of the entire sale this season, these over the knee suede <a href="https://bit.ly/3hgVUjo" target="_blank">Stuart Weitzman boots</a> are $400 less than they normally are at $499. I have a very similiar pair (<i>or two</i>) but these fit like no other due to the quality of the suede that hugs your leg to perfection and the drawstring at top that allows you to tighten or loosen as you wish. A great splurge.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have been on the hunt for a clear pair of designer sunglasses for some time. These <a href="https://bit.ly/2YjJLTD" target="_blank">Dior sunnies</a> fit the bill and then some. Love the oversize frame. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Jeans. <i>Oh jeans, how I love thee.</i> Truth be told, I've already purchased two amazing pairs of jeans for the upcoming season. But the deals on denim at this years sale are just too good to pass up. I have heard incredibly good things about this <a href="https://bit.ly/2EiYJ4Y" target="_blank">Good American</a> version (and I love a great high waist) - they literally fit every<i>body</i>. And I haven't seen them on sale, EVER. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I also included a second pair, these by <a href="https://bit.ly/34gwwqj" target="_blank">Madewell</a>. I literally purchased an identical pair in a black/grey shade. High waisted with a straight leg. A great silhouette.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I ask you, can you ever have too many pairs of white sneakers? I say no. These by <a href="https://bit.ly/3gmflq0" target="_blank">Adidas</a> are almost sold out at $49.90 - no surprise there.</p><p style="text-align: center;">If quarantine has taught me anything, it's that a good variety of lounge wear is a necessity. I purchased a pair of <a href="https://bit.ly/32cql3Y" target="_blank">Zella</a> track pants earlier this year and the quality is superb - they was very well and no shrinkage! I love these <a href="https://bit.ly/32cql3Y" target="_blank">lounge leggings</a>; mostly because they look cozy AND have pockets. </p><p style="text-align: center;">And last, the piece de resistance. I have wanted this watch for longer than I can remember <i>or at least since <a href="https://bit.ly/3lavJgX" target="_blank">Michele</a> launched it.</i> It is already sold out online but I can only hope that they still have stock in-store. I chose the navy but they also have a b<a href="https://bit.ly/3lavJgX" target="_blank">eautiful pale grey with rose gold available</a>. The perfect mix of sporty + elegant. $329</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have you shopped the sale yet?</p>susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-39830622101784211142020-08-12T09:25:00.003-04:002020-08-12T09:25:43.594-04:00Current Beauty Faves <div style="text-align: center;">If this time in quarantine has given us anything, it's given us time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Time to explore.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Time to reconnect.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Time to reorganize.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And time to shop on-line <i>way</i> too much for new beauty goodies.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are just a few of my new (in + out of quarantine) favourites:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgMV3wQPTZ7xm1J2C-lUoLjsz0-Xc_EQ7DGsp1dakoUaql9exe-fNGo0fENiRYxRyAREy2F1eJHOHITOO_bEkzoD_QEHEx3biO4D50mYOpYc4OSV2-m61iQCqgm2r9oAveY8xaCM0/s2000/you+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgMV3wQPTZ7xm1J2C-lUoLjsz0-Xc_EQ7DGsp1dakoUaql9exe-fNGo0fENiRYxRyAREy2F1eJHOHITOO_bEkzoD_QEHEx3biO4D50mYOpYc4OSV2-m61iQCqgm2r9oAveY8xaCM0/s640/you+%25281%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Matrix's Biolage Color Last Shampoo. I was gifted this shampoo and just can't get enough of it. The scent is incredible and it keeps my hair in top form. <i>Considering I haven't seen my stylist in almost 5 months - this is no easy feat.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Available at <a href="https://bit.ly/3ahVEy3">Ulta</a> (buy one at $19.99, get one 50% off!) and locally at Shoppers Drug Mart, <a href="https://beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca/Beauty/Categories/Hair/Hair-Care/Shampoo/Shampoo-Color-Last/p/XH25?utm_campaign=P13_12132019_ACQ-Shopping-CatchAll-BB-AO-EN&utm_medium=LD_sc&utm_source=google&utm_term=-&utm_content=c_na_na_na_na&gclid=Cj0KCQjwg8n5BRCdARIsALxKb97x49UfpBjQPc_nomH_pN4GXkw2vbJb_1f6w6hLGDNsJg-WzVsk4EAaApY0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. I got this product along with a few other Milk Makeup goodies as part of the birthday gift from Sephora this year. (if you haven't got yours yet, GO NOW!) I am smitten. I use it on my cheeks + lips in shade <i>dusty rose. </i>Find it at Sephora, <a href="https://bit.ly/3gQoOqr" target="_blank">here</a>. (PS - this comes in 2 sizes - one small ($20) and one large ($37). I have the small one and will say, it has lasted forever. And by forever, I mean since the end of April.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. I hesitated in sharing this one as it appears it is no longer available. That said, I found this one at Winners (T.J. Maxx in the U.S.) for under $7. It retails for $9.99 if you can find it at your local Walmart. It is SO good.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find my tried + true Shu Uemura cleansing oil <a href="https://bit.ly/2DJ7iGb" target="_blank">here</a>. It is $47. It is worth it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. If you only purchase one new goodie this year, let the Laneige Lip Mask be it. I use it every evening before bed and it is <i>fabulous</i>. Available at <a href="https://bit.ly/31H2IjJ" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, $22/$26. (I'm using candy" but the new limited edition "gummybear" is currently on my list) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Anyone else have yet to go get their nails done? I don't know. Something about how up close and comfortable they get has me waiting for - well, for a vaccine. I've been doing my own and have found the CND products (polish + top coat) to be the longest lasting. I get almost a week which is pretty impressive for non-gel polish. Find it at Walmart, $17.95 for both, <a href="https://bit.ly/3gOE5Io" target="_blank">here</a>. In Canada, you can find it at Shoppers for $12.99</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. How had I never heard of The Inkey List? This product, which I believe is a fierce competitor for The Ordinary, is similiarly a no-nonsense, ridiculously well-priced line which focuses on all the key ingredients touted in skin care today. I've tried a bunch of the products but this caffeine eye cream (@ $9.99!) is a new staple. In Canada, at Shoppers Drug Mart (you can shop online and see the entire line) or at Sephora, <a href="https://bit.ly/3gPAOIT" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Last, but certainly not least, is my new favourite toner - this one by Ole Henriksen. I have always loved their product line and this toner is no exception. It wipes off any last bit of makeup residue AND fights dark spots. A win win. $38 at Sephora. Find it here (and while you're at it, try the C Rush brightening gel creme and the Banana Bright vitamin C serum - I got them as part of the always sold out <a href="https://bit.ly/2Y85ZYH" target="_blank">Mega Wonders</a> set and all of them were stellar )</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you tried anything new and fabulous lately?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you are all well and safe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Treat yourself. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a crazy time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-63814473749865238062020-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:002020-07-31T05:00:05.633-04:00Enjoying the Simple Things<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been a little quiet around these parts - we've been focused on staying home.</div>
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Staying together.</div>
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Funny. When this pandemic was announced and we went into quarantine - I could never have imagined that it would have gone on for this long. That 4 months later, not very much has changed.</div>
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And I definitely couldn't imagine that I might one day miss this time.</div>
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It's become what some might call the "new norm". But not in the way the media is using the term.</div>
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It's become the new norm for my little family.</div>
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We're home. We're together. We have learned what's truly important. And it lies between these four walls.</div>
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I think in some odd way, we've all begun to rely on each other more.</div>
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We expect dinner to be together.</div>
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We check more if any one of us is not here.</div>
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We are just <i>together. </i></div>
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I've always been a big proponent of the little things. The simples of things.</div>
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Have always believed that therein lies the magic of memories.</div>
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Think about your very favourite childhood memory.</div>
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The one you never forget; the one that if you close your eyes, you can almost remember the feeling of being there. </div>
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For me, the fondest memories are of weeknight trips to get ice cream with my dad. Sharing a Dairy Queen banana split. </div>
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Sunday at the beach with family - if I close my eyes, I can almost taste the peaches my mom would hand out that I would enjoy while lying on a beach towel. <i>(and brushing sand out of my mouth that got there from hours spent digging + no one telling me to wash my hands)</i></div>
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The point here is that I feel we <i>try so hard </i>to do these extraordinary things with our children. </div>
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Vacations, extended day trips, staying at the best hotels - and all of these things are well and good (and I love them!) but the magic?</div>
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The magic is in the simple things.</div>
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<i>Dear Susan,</i></div>
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<i>You are always writing letters to your children - in hopes of them one day reading them and understanding what they meant to you. Who they were at that particular time in their lives. And perhaps, learning a little bit more about the woman they call mom. You see, and you tell them this often, before you were "mom", you were Susan. </i></div>
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<i>You had an entire life before them. And struggled with so many of the same things. Perhaps more so.</i></div>
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<i>The pickiest of eaters.</i></div>
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<i>The moodiest of girls. </i></div>
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<i>You too were lazy and slept till noon.</i></div>
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<i>Your mother before you tiptoed around in the early mornings so you could do so.</i></div>
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<i>And though you hate to admit it, so many other things you do as a mother you learned from her.</i></div>
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<i>Different. But the same.</i></div>
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<i>Remember when you thought 50 was old?</i></div>
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<i>Your beloved uncle Boris died at 50. Only now do you realize how young he was.</i></div>
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<i>And with each passing year, somehow 60, 70 and beyond - well, they don't seem old anymore.</i></div>
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<i>Susan, you have made mistakes. Wrong choices. </i></div>
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<i>And you will have put faith and love in many who did not deserve it.</i></div>
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<i>But from each of these people, you will have learned valuable lessons. </i></div>
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<i>Somehow, through it all, you are still the most forgiving person you know.</i></div>
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<i>It takes a lot for you to hold hatred. To not continue to see the good in people. To let go.</i></div>
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<i>But when you finally do, you will have learned that they didn't deserve your goodness in the first place.</i></div>
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<i>You will question yourself.</i></div>
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<i>You will replay moments in your mind.</i></div>
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<i>And you will wonder how you didn't see all of it sooner.</i></div>
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<i>Today, on your 50th Birthday, you will</i><i> learn that there are Judas' among us. And that you have met more than your fair share of them.</i></div>
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<i>You will learn that things that happened in childhood will carry you through life.</i></div>
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<i>And though they will be sometimes be foggy, your memories will be good ones.</i></div>
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<i>Times at the beach.</i></div>
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<i>Times waiting for your ever so social mother to come out to the car when you were all but asleep.</i></div>
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<i>All the family singing.</i></div>
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<i>Which you thought was so ridiculous then, will move you to tears now.</i></div>
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<i>You will have cried many times about the one day loss of your parents. The mere thought of it always having been too much.</i></div>
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<i>And this past year will have tried you.</i></div>
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<i>You will almost have lost your beloved dad. And he will have changed. You will need to remember the man he was because he too will face his own challenges and struggles that you may not always understand.</i></div>
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<i>Getting old is hard.</i></div>
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<i>Your mom will have been hospitalized for far too long.</i></div>
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<i>And you will see the strongest person you ever knew become weak and childlike.</i></div>
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<i>You will have to juggle keeping up at home, work and hospital visits.</i></div>
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<i>You will have become a caretaker.</i></div>
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<i>Your roles will have reversed.</i></div>
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<i>And oh, there will be a pandemic.</i><br />
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<i>Susan, your first love will break you.</i></div>
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<i>It will.</i></div>
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<i>It has deep roots and most of them are painful. They will leave you not knowing what true love is.</i></div>
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<i>They will leave you thinking it has to hurt to be love.</i></div>
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<i>And you will have struggled with this for a long time.</i></div>
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<i>It will make you accept less.</i></div>
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<i>It will have you thinking it is o.k. </i></div>
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<i>Sometimes, it will have you thinking you deserve it.</i></div>
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<i>But then, one day.</i></div>
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<i>One fine day.</i></div>
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<i>Someone will come along and change all that.</i></div>
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<i>And only then, then, will you learn what it means to truly get and give love.</i></div>
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<i>It will be worth the wait.</i></div>
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<i>You are a good mother.</i></div>
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<i>You will always prefer cats to dogs.</i></div>
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<i>You love fresh crisp sheets and a clean house.</i></div>
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<i>You love the written word and photographs.</i></div>
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<i>When life is hard, you are extra nostalgic.</i></div>
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<i>Of ten getting lost in memories of years gone by.</i></div>
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<i>You are funny.</i></div>
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<i>You always put on a brave face. Even on hard days.</i></div>
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<i>And you are a good friend.</i></div>
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<i>Sometimes, getting a word in with you is tough.</i></div>
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<i>You talk too much.</i></div>
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<i>You think too fast.</i></div>
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<i>And you laugh too loud.</i></div>
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<i>You love chocolate. Coffee. Cookies.</i></div>
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<i>And the simplest of food.</i></div>
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<i>You are social. But you love to be alone.</i></div>
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<i>You are a hugger.</i></div>
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<i>You are a collector.</i></div>
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<i>You are a good daughter.</i></div>
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<i>Today, you are 50.</i></div>
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<i>Happy Birthday to you.</i></div>
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Following my visits to <a href="https://www.dermetics.ca/">Dermetics</a> throughout last year for all of my <a href="https://www.juvederm.ca/en/" rel="nofollow">JUVÉDERM®</a> filler consultations and subsequent treatments; I received a ton of questions.</div>
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But resoundingly, the SAME questions were being asked by all women.</div>
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I reached out to the incomparable <a href="https://www.dermetics.ca/dr-nathan-rosen/">Dr. Nathan Rosen</a> from Dermetics, who personally completed all of my injections. I truly feel blessed. He is one of the best in the industry (though he would modestly deny that) and not only a true professional, but also generally awesome human.</div>
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Dr. Rosen took time out of his insane schedule to answer these questions for me and play my "7 in 7" lightening round. More on that later!</div>
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<span style="color: #4472c4;">Not if you do your research ahead of time and go to a reputable clinic, like Dermetics.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4472c4;">When you are concerned about volume-related changes or decide that you want to prevent early signs of aging. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4472c4;">It is a unique approach to facial fillers that helps patients and doctors align in treatment goals, by first assessing emotional goals in order to help plan and execute that treatment. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4472c4;">Depends on the area, amount and the individual, however. studies show that results with <a href="https://www.juvederm.ca/en/" rel="nofollow">JUVÉDERM®</a> can last up to 9-24 months, depending on the treatment chosen. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4472c4;">Read more about that <i><a href="https://www.juvederm.ca/en/faqs" rel="nofollow">here</a></i>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #4472c4;">This is a medical procedure, and although rare, serious complications can happen. An expert physician injector will be able to minimize the risk and deal with complications should they occur.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">I sincerely thank Dr. Rosen and the team at <a href="https://www.dermetics.ca/">Dermetics</a> for treating me like I was famous from start to finish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">I couldn't imagine a better experience. </span><span style="color: #222222; text-align: center;">Read more about </span><a href="https://www.juvederm.ca/en/" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: center;">JUVÉDERM®</a><span style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"> </span><a href="https://www.juvederm.ca/en/" style="text-align: center;">here</a><span style="color: #222222; text-align: center;">.</span></div>
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If you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/avagracescloset">instagram</a>, you would have seen a sneak peek of my recent return visit to Dermetics in Burlington for my follow-up treatment after being treated with <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="msoIns"><ins cite="mailto:Mackenzie%20Patterson" datetime="2019-12-02T15:35">JUVÉDERM® </ins></span></span></div>
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As the holiday season quickly approaches, it seemed like the absolute perfect time to make sure that not only was my wardrobe ready for the numerous events and family gatherings booked, but that my face was too.</div>
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I absolutely loved my last experience with the juvederm product and was so excited to see what the doctor thought about what we might need to do to maintain my {ahem} youthful glow.</div>
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I cannot tell you how many times friends and family would say - <i>"</i>y<i>ou look different, better - but I can't really put my finger on what is different".</i></div>
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THAT. That is exactly what I was after.</div>
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My goal was, and is, always about feeling better about myself. Looking more feminine and youthful. And never looking like anything but myself, <i>only better.</i></div>
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I was so blessed to have Dr. Rosen treat me again this go-around.</div>
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I believe, the doctor/patient relationship is so vital - he had a clear understanding of the look I am comfortable with and had a full history of what I had treated in the past.</div>
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What I loved (read: a little lip!) and what made the biggest impact on my overall appearance.</div>
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This visit was no different from my previous visit in that we reviewed and assessed what I had done since the last time I was in the clinic - followed by a thorough assessment of my skin.</div>
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We decided on what the treatment plan would be and where he would place the facial filler.</div>
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In some cases, to my surprise, areas that I had treated almost a year ago, didn't need a touch-up yet! And so, we moved forward with the nasal labial folds, each side of my chin - (left and right bottom of my face which were starting to appear saggy), a touch in each cheek and in my upper lip.</div>
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If I had to say what my very favourite part of the overall treatment process is with fillers? I would have to say be being able to see results almost instantly.</div>
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If you look closely, you can see a few tiny pin prick marks where the injection sites were and a very slight bruise on my lower left side of my face.</div>
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Both of these had all but disappeared within a couple of days and were not anything I couldn't cover with a tiny bit of concealer 12 hours after the injections resulting in little to no down-time for me.</div>
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I wanted to also share "real life" photos from before and after treatment as this is where I feel the true impact comes for me. Images on the left show me as less firm and almost hollow in areas whereas images on the right show skin as much more taut and I see a significant difference around the bottom of my face where the overall jaw line appears smoother.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsRLZEf_vIu1AiIFHjb8ljjk9Vie9ieXgnjZ9IAp5cYaST719lIqeCYeErv-ywq5Zdiivm3OKNYxCDS3516U3nEx4xgJ4BIoV28gQlK2q7CxN1QiTdUWIuSoz1V6qAawgnMAhioqT/s1600/Before+%252B+After.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsRLZEf_vIu1AiIFHjb8ljjk9Vie9ieXgnjZ9IAp5cYaST719lIqeCYeErv-ywq5Zdiivm3OKNYxCDS3516U3nEx4xgJ4BIoV28gQlK2q7CxN1QiTdUWIuSoz1V6qAawgnMAhioqT/s1600/Before+%252B+After.png" /></a></div>
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Can you spot the very slight bit of filler in the lip area?</div>
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Not meant to appear overdone,but rather, just used to even out the entire appearance.</div>
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I am super pleased with the results and SO ready to get the holiday festivities started.</div>
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Would love to hear about your experience!</div>
To learn more and find a clinic near you, click <a href="https://www.juvederm.ca/en/find-a-clinic" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br />
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susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-69520948867945042692019-12-06T06:57:00.000-05:002019-12-06T06:59:52.078-05:00Friday Favourites : Cutetitos <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With all the goings on this time of year, I haven't found any time (yet!) to put together my annual Christmas Gift Guides.</div>
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But that doesn't mean I'm not thinking about Christmas! Oh no, no, no.</div>
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In fact, we've been choosing favourite gifts all year long - and these little bundles of sweetness are no exception.</div>
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A stuffy wrapped in a burrito-like blanket?</div>
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<i>Sign us up.</i></div>
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Cutetitos (even the name is cute n'est pas?) are adorably soft and include 12 new characters for your littles to collect.</div>
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Ava was so excited about these - she agreed to do her first video review.</div>
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Bear with us as we learn through the process but I couldn't help but share this cuteness!</div>
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Cutetitos and their younger counterparts, Babitos, are available in major retailers across the country including Toys R Us, Walmart and Chapters.</div>
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Priced between $6.97 - $14.97 they make THE perfect stocking stuffer!<br />
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Happy Shopping.</div>
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xo</div>
susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-63348964499250283632019-11-25T12:25:00.000-05:002019-11-25T12:25:28.982-05:00A Little Leopard<div style="text-align: center;">
Excited to share the third and final outfit in the series of featured looks by Canadian brand and retail store <a href="http://www.cleo.ca/">Cleo</a> with you today.</div>
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{Click to see looks <a href="https://avagracescloset.blogspot.com/2019/08/fall-ready-navy-mustard.html" rel="nofollow">one</a> + <a href="https://avagracescloset.blogspot.com/2019/10/fall-ready-with-cleo-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow">two</a> here}<br />
This camel cardigan has been on heavy rotation already - equally cute with jeans and a turtleneck as it is with this <i>pull on </i>(!) leopard print skirt.<br />
I'm loving the slightly longer length with boots which easily transitions for the office with a black opaque tight and simple pumps.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cardigan - c/o <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/camel-long-crepe-cardigan/8046CR503901969.html?dwvar_8046CR503901969_colour=Camel&dwvar_8046CR503901969_AIP=Regular#q=cardigan&start=1" rel="nofollow">Cleo</a> | leopard print skirt - c/o <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/leopard-printed-pull-on-pencil-skirt/8207CR723920235.html?dwvar_8207CR723920235_AIP=Regular&dwvar_8207CR723920235_colour=Brown#q=leopard&start=1" rel="nofollow">Cleo</a> </td></tr>
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If you've never shopped <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/" rel="nofollow">Cleo</a>, I suggest having a peek in time for Black Friday.<br />
The deals are crazy good {read: this skirt is on for under $25} and include a different item at 50% off daily.<br />
<i>Happy Shopping indeed.</i><br />
xo </div>
susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-8608303897082941772019-10-20T05:00:00.000-04:002019-10-20T05:00:03.643-04:00Twenty One : Dear Izzy <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i style="text-align: center;">Dear Izzy,</i></div>
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<i>It surely can't be that my sweet baby girl, the one who blessed me all those years ago, is twenty one today?</i></div>
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<i>I stare at you sometimes.</i></div>
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<i>When you're staring intently at the tv - or at your phone - </i></div>
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<i>I still sometimes can't believe you are mine.</i></div>
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<i>You see, even though I am your mama, I'm still just a girl. Still someone who is trying to figure it out.</i></div>
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<i>And trying not to mess up you, your brother and sister in the process. #truth</i></div>
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<i>As women, we are just expected to know how to do it all Izzy.</i></div>
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<i>To be strong - to be able to handle EVERYTHING.</i></div>
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<i>But the truth is, we don't have to.</i></div>
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<i>It's ok to ask for help. It's ok to not know what to do next. It's ok to mess up.</i></div>
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<i>You are far too hard on yourself some days sweet girl.</i></div>
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<i>I see how much you want to do well.</i></div>
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<i>Do what's right. </i><i>"Figure it all out".</i></div>
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<i>But here I am, at forty nine, still trying to do just that.</i></div>
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<i>And its OK.</i></div>
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<i>It's more than OK.</i></div>
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<i>You have far more discipline than I ever had at your age.</i></div>
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<i>Likely more than I have today.</i></div>
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<i>And for that, you will see, you will be whoever you want to be - do whatever you want to do.</i></div>
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<i>If I've learned something in all of my years - it's that no amount of anything equals pure passion and hard work.</i></div>
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<i>And this, you have.</i></div>
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<i>Everything else will come in time.</i></div>
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<i>This I promise you.</i></div>
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<i>My Izzy, if I could have but one wish for you on your twenty-first birthday?</i></div>
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<i>It would be that you enjoy every moment.</i></div>
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<i>Big or small.</i></div>
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<i>And to realize that things that seem so devastatingly important today.</i></div>
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<i>Will mean nothing in the years to come.</i></div>
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<i>Life is a gift because you are in it.</i></div>
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<i>I love you my beautiful girl.</i></div>
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<i>And I'm lucky to be your mama.</i></div>
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<i>Happy Birthday.</i></div>
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<i>xo </i></div>
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susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-69824803899607331012019-10-04T07:32:00.003-04:002019-10-04T07:33:38.888-04:00Fall Ready with Cleo + A Giveaway! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Loved selecting this second look featuring new fall favourites by Canadian retailer <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/" rel="nofollow">Cleo</a>.</div>
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{In case you missed it - you can see my first look <i><a href="http://avagracescloset.blogspot.com/2019/08/fall-ready-navy-mustard.html">here</a></i>}.</div>
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I'm ALL about these sleeves. <i>And yes, you CAN wear stripes - especially flattering vertical ones.</i></div>
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The pants? Pull-on and super comfortable. Think like a legging, <i>only better.</i><br />
And if you're like me, one can never have enough black trousers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sunglasses - Prada | sweater - c/o <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/ochre-striped-wrap-pullover-sweater/9289CR503902023.html?dwvar_9289CR503902023_colour=Mustard%2FBlack%2FWhite&dwvar_9289CR503902023_AIP=Regular#sz=36&start=37&gsizelink=three" rel="nofollow">Cleo</a> | pants - c/o <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/black-grommet-slim-leg-pant/5150CR713910357.html?dwvar_5150CR713910357_AIP=Regular&dwvar_5150CR713910357_colour=Black#sz=36&start=37&gsizelink=three" rel="nofollow">Cleo</a> | handbag - Zara | shoes - Vince Camuto</td></tr>
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The fabulous team at Cleo has graciously offered up a chance at a $100 gift card to shop on-line or in one of their many stores across this fair land of ours.</div>
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Leave me a comment telling me what you might choose if you won.</div>
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Lots of additional chances for entry below -</div>
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All of my kiddos loved and still love to colour - to create, <i>to take boring to bold.</i></div>
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Ava just finished a week-long art camp where she learned all about colour.</div>
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And Isabella? Entering fourth year at Ryerson and STILL colouring.</div>
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I often find her sitting in front of the tv - Crayola Take Note! markers out. Adult colouring book in hand.</div>
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She finds it relaxing and swears it helps her focus.</div>
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<i>I might have started my 86 year old mother colouring recently as well.</i></div>
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When the team at <a href="http://www.crayola.ca/" rel="nofollow">Crayola Canada</a> reached out and asked if the girls might like to create a pencil case and turn a boring old box into something boldly colourful; they jumped at the chance.<br />
And this mama? I was just happy to see them doing something <strike>that doesn't involve screens </strike>creative together.<br />
<span style="background-color: white;">The TakeNote! Products are great for school age
and university age alike. Isabella quickly snapped up all her favourites including
washable gel pens, erasable highlighters and white board markers that take her
from business classes to her after-school tutoring gigs with ease.</span><br />
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Equally as fabulous, the folks at Crayola Canada have graciously offered our readers a chance to win an entire set of Crayola's new Take Note! collection that features specially formulated and functional markers, washable (!) gel pens, ERASABLE highlighters (we're obsessed!) and lots more.<br />
Take Note! is ideal for students who like to colour code notes, daily tasks and goals for maximum productivity - and just as awesome to transform practically any "boring" surface from paper, cloth, metal, plastic or glass.<br />
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Enter below and don't forget to leave us a comment telling us why you would love to have Crayola Take Note! products for Back to School.<br />
<i>Open to residents of Canada only.</i><br />
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Super excited to share the first of 3 looks featuring pieces from Canadian retailer, <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/">Cleo</a>.<br />
Their stores, located across our great land, over sizing from 0-20 <i>{amen} </i>AND boast a huge petite section as well.<br />
With a focus on items that you can wear to work - <i>or anywhere, </i>their lines offer well-priced, easy to shop looks for every woman.<br />
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And while I'm not ready for fall just yet - this look, (with what might be the most comfortable pants I've ever worn) easily transitions from now, well into the cooler months.<br />
All about this paisley print.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tank -c/o<a href="https://www.cleo.ca/ochre-essential-layering-top/8173CR303901998J.html?dwvar_8173CR303901998J_AIP=Regular&dwvar_8173CR303901998J_colour=Mustard#q=mustard&start=1" rel="nofollow"> Cleo</a> | cardigan -c/o <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/blue-knit-hacchi-topper/8202CR303902915B.html?dwvar_8202CR303902915B_colour=Blue&dwvar_8202CR303902915B_AIP=Regular#q=caridgan&start=1" rel="nofollow">Cleo</a> | paisley print pant - c/o <a href="https://www.cleo.ca/navy-paisley-wide-leg-pant/8191CR743910263.html" rel="nofollow">Cleo</a></td></tr>
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Who's ready for fall?<br />
xo </div>
susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-51723008076518963332019-08-06T08:16:00.003-04:002019-08-18T11:54:20.055-04:00Polka Dot Denim <div style="text-align: center;">
What's denim, haltered, ruffled and polka-dotted?<br />
<i>This is.</i><br />
Couldn't get enough of this sweet number - {equally adorable with a flat simple sandle} + the sunshine this past weekend.<br />
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I am such a dress girl.<br />
Come summertime - nothing is easier {or faster}<br />
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This is the second of two looks featuring pieces from customizable clothing site, <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/" rel="nofollow">eShakti</a> - {see the first look <a href="https://avagracescloset.blogspot.com/2019/07/mellow-yellow-featuring-eshakti.html" rel="nofollow"><i>here</i></a>}.<br />
Prefer a shorter version? Change it.<br />
Different neckline - change that too.<br />
Love pockets on a dress like I do? Perfect. But if not, remove those.<br />
The possibilities are endless.<br />
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Are you a dress girl like me?<br />
xo</div>
susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-36301672358912333172019-08-02T07:17:00.001-04:002019-08-18T11:59:23.216-04:00Things Ava Says <div style="text-align: center;">
I promised myself long ago, that I would do my best to always remember the things my children say.</div>
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But you see, age and the ongoing <i>busy </i>have a way of making you forget. </div>
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So, I write things down. <i>{brilliant idea right?}</i></div>
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I came across a note in my iphone the other day called <i>Things Ava Says</i> and thought I would share this pricelessness with you today.</div>
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Because this is the stuff.</div>
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These are the stories I want to tell her about when she's older.</div>
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How she made me laugh uncontrollably on our drives home.</div>
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How I had more than one what.the.actual.hell moment </div>
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And more than a few <i>where did this child come from?</i><br />
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Driving home from the first day at her new camp earlier this week -<br />
<i>"He totally has a crush on me. I can tell."</i><br />
Mama: How do you know that Ava?<br />
<i>"He stares at me and always wants to be around me. Then he told me my clay pig was really good".</i><br />
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While watching her favourite dance show - The Next Step -<br />
<i>"I don't even know how she likes Noah, like when you look at him from THAT angle?"</i><br />
<i>"Mama, a lot them have some "small ones" {holds chest} - did you notice that?".</i><br />
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When she told me last year, rather out of the blue, that she wanted to take guitar lessons -<br />
<i>"It's hard to explain. I'm just more of a guitar person".</i><br />
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When I ask her how you know when someone's in love -<br />
<i>"They're doing a lot of "that" - {points at someone kissing} and whispers - having S-E-X. </i><br />
Yikes.<br />
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She hears a story about a woman committing a crime -<br />
<i>"She broke one of the 10 commandments!!"</i><br />
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When I call her anything but Ava Grace in public -<br />
<i>"I don't mind - at home you can do it as much as you want. I get embarrassed in front of older people when you say "boo boo" and all that".</i><br />
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And lastly, my personal favourite of late - when she has a big day -<br />
<i>"I gotta wear a pair of lucky underwear!".</i><br />
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My sweet girl.<br />
Don't ever change.<br />
xo </div>
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susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-85570564302551412732019-07-30T05:00:00.000-04:002019-07-30T05:00:06.561-04:00Mellow Yellow : Featuring eShakti <div style="text-align: center;">
I never wear yellow.</div>
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Like, <i>ever.</i></div>
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I really didn't think I could wear yellow to be honest. </div>
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But this shade of yellow? With just the slightest tinge of green - it <i>just works.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dress - c/o<a href="http://bit.ly/2LN2gLu"> eShakti</a> | earrings - <a href="http://bit.ly/2YrepHD">Forever 21</a> | sandals - Nine West (no longer available -<a href="http://bit.ly/2LN6bYF"> similiar</a>)</td></tr>
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I've had the pleasure of collaborating with <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/" rel="nofollow">eShakti</a> numerous times over the years and without exception, the experience has always been great.</div>
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This time was no different - plus I got to choose not one, <i>but two, </i>fabulous pieces including this guipure laced beauty.</div>
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Did I mention it has POCKETS? </div>
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So, SO good.</div>
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<i>PS - if yellow is not your thing, this pretty also comes in a magnificent baby blue.</i></div>
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I'll share the second look next week! </div>
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xo</div>
susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-85240604366968532122019-05-24T05:00:00.000-04:002019-08-18T11:58:25.830-04:00Friday Favourites : Ritzy Rollerz<div style="text-align: center;">
One unicorned Ms. Ava Grace almost lost her mind when she got her hands on Tomy's new Ritzy Rollerz® collectible girls toys.</div>
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<i>Can't say I blame her.</i><br />
What little girl isn't all about adorable, customizable and collectible <i>anything?</i><br />
Each ritzy roller is unique - some with real flowing hair, others with shiny chrome or fur. And each one comes with surprise charms that allow you to customize their wheels and make them truly your own.<br />
When you're not swapping charms, they can be stored in a trunk-like compartment on the back of each one for safekeeping.<br />
<i>Read: no one is stepping on or vacuuming them up. #amen</i><br />
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There are two play sets available, including the Heelz on Wheelz version pictured below. It not only comes with it's own Ritzy Roller® but also with an additional 16 charms; each cuter than the next.<br />
There is a full closet on board with ample storage.<br />
Ramps and decorating opportunities galore.<br />
And of course, a mirror so that your creation can check itself out when you're done.<br />
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<i> </i>susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-64378206168564001792019-05-22T05:00:00.000-04:002019-05-22T07:48:25.314-04:00The Birthday Girl<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm almost one month late with this post but I couldn't pass up the chance to celebrate this year and all the good that came.</div>
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It's funny - how when you're a kid, you think anything over say, <i>twenty-five </i>is old.</div>
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And now, now that I just turned forty nine? I think the best years of my life are still ahead of me.</div>
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Here are 49 things you never really wanted to know about me.</div>
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1. I was named for my brother's grade school crush.</div>
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2. I love pickles on my tuna sandwich. <i>So what about it?</i></div>
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3. I would never survive in the wilderness.</div>
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4. If I could hang out with one celebrity, alive or dead, it would be Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna. I know that's two. <i>It's my birthday.</i></div>
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5. The most gracious celebrity I've ever met was Olivia Palermo. Love, love.</div>
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6. Diet coke is my vice. With lemon + lots of ice.</div>
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7. I don't eat seafood.</div>
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8. Sleeping is pretty much my favourite thing to do.</div>
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9. I hate tights.</div>
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10. They used to call me Pac Man Queen as a kid. <i>Yes, I was that good.</i></div>
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11. I never pass up dessert.</div>
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12. Bath over a shower, always.</div>
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13. I love the feel of fresh, crisp sheets.</div>
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14. I own far, far too many pairs of jeans. And black pants.</div>
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15. I can speak, read and write in 2 languages other than english.</div>
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16. I hate camping.</div>
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17. My favourite colour is baby blue.</div>
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18. I'm not a dog person.</div>
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19. I will never wear unmatched underclothes or nail/toe polish. <i>Like ever.</i></div>
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20. Ocean over pool.</div>
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21. I love coffee. Although I didn't start drinking it until my early 30's.</div>
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22. I can cook. Baking not so much.</div>
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23. I was born in Toronto.</div>
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24. I think a lot about what happens when we die.</div>
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25. The day I became a mother for the first time was the best day of my life.</div>
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26. I love puzzles. <i>Like really love.</i></div>
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27. I was team Angelina.</div>
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28. I believe you should invest in good shoes, good handbags + good sunglasses. The rest is negotiable.</div>
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29. I love to write.</div>
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30. The best place I've ever been to is St. Barth's.</div>
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31. I talk a lot. A LOT.</div>
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32. I especially love talking to random strangers. <i>My kids not so much.</i></div>
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33. In another life, I would have been a personal shopper.</div>
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34. I love the smell of gasoline.</div>
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35. I sometimes think about my morning coffee as I'm falling asleep. <i>See #21.</i></div>
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36. If my house caught on fire and I could only save one possession - I would choose photos.</div>
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37. I prefer red licorice.</div>
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38. Italian food is my favourite.</div>
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39. I wear a size 7.5 shoe</div>
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40. If I could have one talent, it would be drawing.</div>
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41. I believe women should try to compliment each other whenever they can.</div>
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42. I was ridiculously sick when I was pregnant.</div>
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43. Peanut butter and chocolate is my favourite combination.</div>
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44. I have worn Dolce + Gabbana's Light Blue for as long as I can remember.</div>
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45. I could look at old photos for hours. Anyone's. I love the stories behind the pictures. <i>See #36.</i></div>
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46. I am pro choice.</div>
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47. I wear my watch on my right arm.</div>
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48. I love a good deal. And refuse to pay full price for just about anything. <i>Except #28.</i></div>
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49. The only time I have ever been envious of another woman was seeing pregnant girls after my first was born. True story.</div>
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<i>This year, among many things, I learned that the best things in life are indeed free.</i></div>
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<i>That seeing my children happy makes me happiest of all.</i></div>
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<i>That if you let yourself, you can regain faith in humanity. And find that there are still incredible people out there that you have yet to meet.</i></div>
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<i>I learned that sometimes, you need to let go.</i></div>
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<i>That there are people in your life that are not worth holding onto.</i></div>
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<i>And that the older I get, the less I care what people think.</i></div>
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<i>That is everything.</i></div>
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Happy Birthday to me.</div>
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susan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-31310132502249787232019-03-08T16:28:00.001-05:002019-08-18T11:58:20.441-04:00Friday Favourites : Surviving Winter in Toronto<div style="text-align: left;">
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This has been one of the coldest winters on record here in Toronto - or definitely for as long as I can remember. And, maybe it's just me, but the older I get? The LESS I can handle the cold. <i>or excessive heat for that matter. </i>My skin has suffered a lot this year - and I won't even get started on my nasal passages and how ridiculously dry they've been. (please know that I had a central humidifier installed last year - <i>ahem. I digress) </i></div>
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Alas, I've had to come up with a <i>save your skin </i>solution and I must admit, it's improved as the seemingly never-ending winter continues. And now, with Spring on the horizon, I think I've finally mastered my approach - <i>leave it to me to figure that out just as the warmer weather approaches.</i></div>
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Here is my current regime. Some of these products have been on my must-have list for some time (and I'll tell you, I'm not very product loyal so if it's here? It is GOOD)</div>
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On the daily, both morning + night, I use this mix of high and low priced products. I combine <a href="http://bit.ly/2TnMNFW" rel="nofollow">The Ordinary Moisturizer</a> <i>{$7.70 for 100ml}</i> with <a href="http://bit.ly/2tYCWXM" rel="nofollow">SkinMedica Lytera Pigment Brightening Serum</a> <i>{$154}</i>. My skin stays supple AND the latter has worked wonders on pigmentation spots on my forehead and below my cheeks.</div>
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For my lips, my tried + true <a href="http://bit.ly/2TCOzSM" rel="nofollow">Skinceuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair</a> <i>{$38.00}. </i>I actually won this on a blog giveaway and it has lasted FOREVER. Anyone who tries it, loves it. To be blunt, nothing else works consistently. Except for this. Full stop.</div>
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For my body, <i>which is in DESPERATE need of some colour, </i>I have been super faithful to <a href="http://bit.ly/2tXWQlW" rel="nofollow">Body Blur by Vita Liberata</a> <i>{$50.00}</i>. It isn't cheap. and I likely go through about 4 of these a year. That said, it provides the most amazing glow - and is super natural looking. I love this product and recommend it to anyone who will listen.</div>
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If you came to my office today, you would find this bottle of <a href="http://bit.ly/2VOWGcv" rel="nofollow">Avene Thermal Spring Water</a> <i>{$10.00} </i>on it. <i>Always. </i>I spray throughout the day and it not only refreshes and softens my skin but it gets bonus points for keeping me awake when the day drags! #truth</div>
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And last, but certainly not least, my base line-up du jour. I'm using the highly-recommended (<i>by every single who's who in make up</i>) <a href="http://bit.ly/2EYpTfw" rel="nofollow">Jouer Essential High Coverage Liquid Concealer</a> <i>{$22.00} </i>which I am absolutely loving. I apply this first with a large flat brush followed by an application of <a href="http://bit.ly/2TByLj1" rel="nofollow">The Ordinary Serum Foundation</a> <i>{$8.00!!} </i>using my beauty blender. DO NOT get discouraged by the low price point - this has lovely sheer coverage but somehow hides imperfections as well. Definitely a new favourite that I will be re-purchasing. (that almost never happens!)</div>
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So - tell me, any other skin saving secrets I might be missing?</div>
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Is it cold where you live?</div>
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#brrrr</div>
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xo </div>
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If you follow along with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/avagracescloset" rel="nofollow">instagram</a> you would have seen by now that my Isabella is newly BLONDE. <i>Very, very blonde.</i></div>
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And if you know a thing or two about being <i>this </i>blonde, you will know that it is extremely important to care for the colour properly.</div>
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And by properly, I'm talking lots AND LOTS of conditioning. Treatments. And care.</div>
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We were recently introduced to the new <a href="https://www.klorane.com/ca-en/hair/mango" rel="nofollow">Klorane</a> Mango Butter hair care products and we are smitten.</div>
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Made in France with concentrated and cold-pressed ingredients that extract a highly nourishing butter - the product not only smells incredible but it leaves the hair feeling soft and nourished but not weighed down.</div>
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An eco-responsible brand, I feel good about introducing it to my girls.</div>
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The highly, <i>highly </i>addictive smell is an added bonus.</div>
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With the ridiculously cold winter we've been experiencing in Toronto - these products are just what the doctor ordered to keep our hair in check.</div>
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I've been partial to rubbing the leave-in cream onto my ends on the daily. #addicted</div>
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Available locally at Shoppers Drug Mart and throughout the US at your favourite beauty retailers.</div>
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How do you manage your hair in the colder months?</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So, if you're like most, your New Year's resolutions may or may not have included getting more active.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We, like most, try our best - but the weather here in Toronto? It is really taking a toll on any chance of getting outside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So, we brought it inside - and my Isabella played the part in her <i>so ready for Spring </i>active wear from Chinese brand <a href="https://www.visigo.cc/pages/about-us" rel="nofollow">Visigo Sport</a> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">top - <a href="https://www.visigo.cc/products/yufeng-light-blue-women-technical-activewear-shirt" rel="nofollow">c/o Visigo Sport</a> || shorts - <a href="https://www.visigo.cc/products/yufeng-women-technical-activewear-double-shorts" rel="nofollow">c/o Visigo Sport</a> </td></tr>
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Make no mistake.</div>
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This line is quality extraordinaire.</div>
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With fabrics from Italy and a unique mesh ventilation process - definitely worth a second look.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #00041e;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>VISIGO is an active wear designer brand.</b></span></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>We come from China.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>High-performance fashion active wear, designed for fitness and yoga.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Made with Italian fabrics, the seamless welding and unique ventilation mesh process, makes the line more comfortable.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Whether you are rushing into your office, rushing to break your personal best on a 5K run,</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>or sweating at the gym, VISIGO is your second skin!</b></span></i></div>
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In my humble opinion, if you look and feel good while working out - it truly can motivate you.</div>
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And what better reward for keeping up with your fitness goals than shopping for new active wear?<br />
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Have you been keeping up with your fitness goals this year?</div>
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<i>Also - can Spring be far away? #sigh</i></div>
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xo</div>
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