CNN Underscored • 29th September 2021

Everything you need to refresh your beauty routine for fall

A new season paints the world in a fresh palette. Use Mother Nature’s backdrop as inspiration to refresh your makeup collection. Not only will you elevate your look, you’ll also have a chance to toss out old, expired products and restock your cosmetics with new hues.

CNN Underscored • 22nd September 2021

All the styles you need for a fashionable fall in Canada

The hot, lazy days of summer are behind us, and a new season has officially begun. The kids are back at school, a crisp nip is in the air, and it’s time to unpack your sweaters and boots. Why not update your autumn look with some new fall fashions? Think layered looks to keep out the cold, autumnal colours and chunky knits — all perfect for walks through the forest followed by a warming hot cocoa once you’re back home.

CNN Underscored • 3rd September 2021

Traveling again? It's time to upgrade your suitcase

Your passport has been stuck in a drawer for far too long. But now that almost 70% of Canadians are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and with an international vaccine passport coming in the fall, it’s almost time to get back in the air and travel the world again. Along with double checking all the required paperwork for your destination and making sure you have a negative Covid test result, all you need is a lovely new set of luggage to celebrate a long overdue vacation. If it’s been a while

CNN Underscored • 27th August 2021

This top-rated gear will take you over the finish line on your next run

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to recommit to your fitness goals. It feels like a brand-new start, and while you’re stocking up on pencils and new books, why not also shop for some new running gear? Plus, as the hot weather tapers off and fall arrives, it’s a great time to get out and explore your local trails and running paths.

CNN Underscored • 13th August 2021

Your guide to back-to-school shopping after a very weird year

It’s back-to-school time! Grab your supplies list, make a note of your kids’ favourite colours and characters and get shopping. Most Canadian kids will head back to in-person learning this September, but after months of virtual school, their resources likely need a total restock.

CNN Underscored • 11th August 2021

All the beach day essentials you need for a Canadian summer getaway

Beach vacations down in the tropics likely won’t feature in your summer plans this year because of Covid-19 restrictions, but luckily, Canada boasts some truly beautiful beaches from coast to coast. You can enjoy the postcard-worthy red sand beaches of Prince Edward Island or stunningly clear glacial lakefront beaches in the Rockies. Visit a surfer’s paradise in stormy Tofino on the west coast, or stroll across the white sands in Maritime Quebec on the Îles de la Madeleine, to mention just a few...

CNN Underscored • 6th August 2021

Be your own hairdresser with these top-rated hair products

Across the country, hair salons are finally opening again after different province- and territory-wide lockdowns had us all sporting mullets and grown-out bangs. Though, following months of colouring and styling your own hair, you might have developed a few new skills or at least some confidence in your ability to touch up your coiffeur.

CNN Underscored • 30th July 2021

Everything you need to host the perfect summer barbecue

At last, summer is here, and with record numbers of Canadians vaccinated and restrictions starting to ease, it’s time to get together and celebrate. So enjoy the warm summer nights, invite some friends around and drag out the grill, or why not treat yourself to a brand-new one?

CNN Underscored • 28th May 2021

Get growing with these garden supplies for every Canadian backyard

Once mostly a hobby popular with the retired, gardening has seen a surge in interest among people of all ages, as we have been forced to spend more and more time in our homes during lockdown. In fact, DIY and home improvements of all kinds are on the rise as people look around their lockdown environments and think, “How can I improve my space?”

CNN Underscored • 21st May 2021

Start off summer in total comfort with these cozy loungewear options

All over Canada, flowers are in bloom and temperatures are rising; at long last, summer is on its way. After months spent inside working from home or attending virtual school, it’s no wonder Canadians can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.

CNN Underscored • 30th April 2021

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift for Every Kind of Canadian Mom

Sunday, May 9, marks the second Mother’s Day celebrated during the pandemic, and the normal festivities, like a big family brunch, a barbecue or even a weekend away, likely won’t be possible for many moms. Depending on your provincial or territorial restrictions, you may not be able to even see your mom this year, so why not get her an extra-special gift to show just how much she means to you?

CNN Underscored • 26th March 2021

All the Gear You Need for a Great Outdoor Staycation

Most Canadians have been following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s instructions not to travel and therefore have had to forego their usual trips down south for a little sun and relaxation during the long, cold drag of winter.

CNN Underscored • 19th March 2021

Sharing a home office? Carve out your own space with these handy supplies

For many, workdays used to include a commute into the office and a solid eight hours away from home and partners. Now that many Canadians are having to work from home due to lockdowns and COVID-19 protocols, we’re spending much more time inside our homes — and dealing with a lot less space and time away from our families or housemates.

CNN Underscored • 15th March 2021

Fun, smart outdoor-themed products to reignite kids' wanderlust

Canadian kids, just like their parents, just passed the one-year milestone of Covid-19 restrictions. Our youngest citizens have had to sacrifice so much. They’ve endured months of homeschooling and haven’t been able to socialize with their friends, see extended family members or attend extracurricular activities — and even when in-person learning resumed, their experience of school was far from normal.

CNN Underscored • 5th March 2021

All the products you need to care for your lockdown facial hair

As their work life went remote and social plans ground to a halt during the pandemic, many mens’ facial grooming routines took a bit of a nosedive. After all, if you don’t have to go into the office and you can’t visit friends and family, pop into a coffee shop or even work out at the gym, why bother shaving every day? In fact, if you spent the lockdown growing an impressive, playoff-style beard, you’re in good company. Celebrities including our own Jim Carrey grew thick bushy beards and embrac

CNN Underscored • 26th February 2021

New to Canada? This is your winter clothing survival guide

If you’re a newcomer to Canada, we welcome you. It’s great to have you here! Unfortunately, you have arrived in winter, and as beautiful as snow-capped mountains and frozen lakes can be, the colder months are often a bit of a shock for new residents. Winter can also last quite a long time, especially in the eastern provinces and northern territories.

CNN Underscored • 19th January 2021

Up your work-from-home game with these essential products

Working from home used to be a rare benefit that few were able to enjoy. But now, with lockdown measures in place across Canada again, working from home is the norm for many of us. Some aspects of working from home are amazing, but blending work and home life does present some challenges too, especially if you also have other adults or children sharing your workspace.

CNN Underscored • 15th January 2021

Create your home gym with these essential fitness products

Many gyms and fitness centres across the country are closed, as Canada remains in lockdown. But that doesn’t mean you have to abandon all your healthy habits or give up on your fitness resolutions for the new year.

CNN Underscored • 11th January 2021

As Another Lockdown Begins, These Products Will Get You Through

Most Canadians are either currently in lockdown or about to enter another period of restrictions and stay-at-home orders in the continued fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

CNN Underscored • 30th November 2020

Cyber Monday: The best deals in Canada

You thought the big Black Friday sales were all over and you’d have to wait until Boxing Day for new deals on all your favourite products. Ah, but not so fast – today is another exciting shopping event promising huge discounts. It’s Cyber Monday! With more of us online shopping than ever before this year, the “Cyber” tag feels a little redundant. Still, who are we to quibble over semantics when there are deals to be had?