Lipstick Lifestyle

Make any flight more comfortable with the Undercover Traveler by MY Tagalongs. This plush set includes a blanket with a pocket for your iPod or glasses, an inflatable pillow that slips into the pouch, which doubles as a pillowcase, comfy socks and an eye mask that comes equipped with Velcro signs that say “DO NOT DISTURB” and “I WAKE FOR FOOD.” continue reading

Don’t have a cottage? Don’t worry – this summer head to The Rosseau and enjoy time at your new home away from home. It’s a unique mix of relaxed cottage style and luxurious amenities. continue reading

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Would you be able to air dry all of your laundry, learn shorthand to reduce paper waste or forgo take-out for the sake of green living? Vanessa Farquharson, author and journalist for the National Post in Toronto, did just that on her yearlong quest to lessen her ecological footprint. She tackled one new green change every day for an entire year - a leap year. continue reading

We love summer. Why? Because it means patio season. And, patio season means partaking in a delicious beverage or two - like the Mojito.

Here is a tasty variation of the ever popular Mojito that we think you’ll enjoy.

Ingredients:
2 parts ABSOLUT VODKA
1 part raw sugar syrup
Soda water
1 Orange or red grapefruit
1 Lemon
Mint leaves

Directions:
Muddle mint leaves, lemon and orange slices gently with sugar in a rocks glass
Add ice and 2 oz. ABSOLUT vodka and stir
Top up with soda water
Garnish with an orange and lemon wedge, and top with a sprig of mint

Simply refreshing!

Bartender secret: Roll and lightly squeeze citrus fruit before pressing it in order to get out more juice.

ABSOLUT VODKA
www.absolut.ca
Available at your local liquor store