Amanda Nunes

I’ve been busy trying to stay safe during the pandemic, and prepping for the tiny human that will be sharing my life in June. We live in a downtown condo, and have been working on converting the guest room (ha, what are guests anymore, since 2020?) into a little nursery. There are so many adorable baby things to buy, I’ve been counting down the days until we get out of lock down in my region, and I can safely visit baby stores to get a few items. If you have any tips for a first time Mom, delivery or taking care of a newborn, please share them with me!

I’m starting to believe that it’s impossible for Keen to make an uncomfortable pair of shoes. I’ve been anxiously waiting for enough snow to fall to take these my Keen Revel IV High Polar Boots on a test drive. The Women’s Revel IV High Polar Boot ($250) is Keen’s latest winter offering. If you’re looking for a new pair of tough and warm winter boots, check out the Revel IV.

Chocolate and flowers remain classic gifts for Valentine’s Day. For Valentine’s Day, FrischSchoggi makes a delicious gift. These sweet assorted hearts ($17.50) are little praline chocolates made of milk, dark and white chocolate. It’s heartwarming message is even tastier with the addition of Swiss milk chocolate and roasted and caramelised Piedmont hazelnuts.

Just because it’s a lockdown in Ontario, doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a food festival! La Poutine Week is delivering amazing poutines straight to your door. From Feb 1 to Feb 8th, visit www.lapoutineweek.com to check out the many poutines that are available in Toronto and across Ontario. I loved the smokey brisket and the squeaky cheese curds of this poutine.