Back to school shopping is in the air and many of us parents are cringing. As the parent of an 11 yr old and 13 yr old, please allow me a moment to describe our usual shopping experiences. We head to the mall with both girls arguing about which stores we will go to. Each has a VERY different fashion sense and we rarely find a store which suits both girls. We spend hours in shops with the girls getting frustrated over the poor quality and choices they find. Eventually after a few hours of this ...
Beauty & Fashion
DIY Apple Spice Scrub
Hello Sober Julie readers! I’m Stacie from the lifestyle blog, Simply Stacie and I’m crazy about DIY beauty. I share a ton of easy beauty recipes over on my blog already and now I’m going to share some fun stuff with all of you too. I love making my own scrubs. First off, it’s super easy to do with only a few basic ingredients that don’t cost a fortune. Secondly, it’s a chance for you to let your creativity shine through. Who knew that DIY beauty could get the creative juices flowing, but it ...
Summer Fashion That Doesn’t Break the Bank #ShareTheSecret
Given the opportunity I can spend far too much money on clothing when the seasons change and with Summer on its way my fashion needs are great. Somehow I managed to outgrow my summer wear so I needed to restock on some basics. We won't discuss the fact that this year my entire wardrobe seems to have shrunk...cough. Unfortunately I don't live a life of luxury and have to be wise about my fashion spending. These days I look for quality pieces at a lower cost to compliment my few higher priced ...
Breaking Through Limitations with Columbia Sportswear
My girls are my world. I honestly can't even begin to express the love I have for them on a daily basis. Being part of their lives as they grow, means so much. However, I found that after my car accident I had many new limitations that I didn't experience before. One of those being to the cold. I found that when my body would begin to get cold, my back would go into spasm. For me, this meant that I was unable to participate in activities with my girls for years as I recovered. It's been 6 ...
Keep Warm for Christmas with Columbia Sportswear #SJHolidayGifts
When the weather outside is frightful, somehow finding the perfect apparel for Christmas gifts is a victory! Living here in Canada the Winter weather can hamper us from enjoying the outdoors if we aren't outfitted in the right gear. For over 70 years Columbia Sportswear has been making no-nonsense apparel and footwear to keep you WARM, DRY, COOL and PROTECTED no matter what. My very first coat which was bought for the purpose of skiing was a Columbia Bugaboo which stood the test of time for ...