On A Barrel Roll
What It Is: A collection of traditional whiskey barrels made with American white oak, designed to hold your favourite fine spirit. Apart from their kitschy classic design and convenient stand, these...
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What It Is: The MARGARITAVILLE Mixed Drink Maker basically takes over bartender duties, allowing you to be the perfect hostess. With four different tubs you can fill with your choice of alcohol or mix...
View ArticleGeek Speak
As you all know, I love writing about Canadian shops. The main reason? A lot of the time I will browse the web, find an amazing gift idea for you guys, and then be heartbroken when the retailer has a...
View ArticleKeg City
What It Is: An all-in-one beermaking kit that promises to make better quality brews in under half the time of a conventional homebrew kit. The Beer Machine is a customizable microbrewery for your...
View ArticleOver The Rainbow
What It Is: An exclusive line of rainbow-hued serveware for Macy’s from famed New York design duo Robert and Cortney Novogratz. Made from sturdy melamine and stoneware, this colourful line includes...
View ArticleDear Ol’ Dad
As promised this week is Father’s Day week, and thus my big Father’s Day special post had to be rolling out at some point. After much fanfare, here it is friends – a roundup of great gift ideas for...
View Article10 for $10: Dad’s Day Edition
I didn’t do a 10 for $10 for Mother’s Day last month (mostly because of timing), but I thought in the spirit of saying hurrah for the dudes for once, it might be nice to spin one for you this month....
View ArticleLight of the Party
What It Is:This all-in-one sound system basically brings the party wherever you set it up. It’s a mid-sized speaker that can wirelessly play music from any Bluetooth-enabled device (including your...
View ArticleBrainfreeze
What It Is: There’s been a bit of a chill in the air, despite the summer sun, as of late. As such, it’s made me think ahead – all the way to Halloween, if you can believe it. As such, this festive ice...
View ArticleThe Sweet Life
What It Is: You’ve heard of gourmet salts, but this is a little different: A collection of four gourmet sugars, each with its own unique flavour. From cocktail-friendly rum-soaked sugar and lime slice...
View ArticleEver Green
There’s a theory out there that’s often applied to content marketing, about how some content is ‘evergreen’. Namely, that it outlives the day it was published. Some posts on this blog would be...
View ArticleFa La La La Lads
I’ve talked about gifts for dudes. I’ve done gifts for dad. Today’s gift guide is more of your catch-all. Some of the gifts here would work for guy friends, some for dad, some for your husband, your...
View Article10 For $10: Think Pink Edition
By now, you know the drill. Ten gift ideas for $10 or less (not including tax and shipping). This month, with Valentine’s Day just a few short days away, I was in a pink-minded mood. Presenting 10...
View ArticleIrish I May
St. Patrick’s Day is but 10 days away. Once again I’ve got a few gift ideas for any of you choosing to partake in the festivities – buy ‘em for a spouse, a host, a friend, or anyone ‘lucky’ enough to...
View ArticleFace Off
What It Is: A series of masks inspired by your favourite emoji. The current collection includes five of the most popular emoji out there – four of the various smiley faces, and the infamous pile ‘o...
View ArticleI Want You To Want Me
What’s on my wish list this fine April month you ask? Read on and wish alongside me! From L to R Misfit Shine – $99.99 USD: There are many activity trackers on the market but the Misfit Shine is the...
View ArticleHit Me With Your Best Shot
What It Is: Looking for a new way to liven up the party? Assign each of your friends one of the letters in ‘DRINKO’ and take turns dropping chips down the board. If it lands in your glass, take a shot,...
View ArticleCulinary Cottage
Victoria Day weekend is but a few weeks away – and with it, what I consider the official kickoff to summertime, including backyard BBQs, social events, and evenings that seem to last forever. To help...
View ArticleGet This Party Started
What It Is: Buh-bye ice. This ingenious cooler keeps your beverages nice and chilled for up to 10 hours! All you have to do is plug it in before your event, fill it up with your drinks of choice, then...
View Article10 for $10: Nerd Alert Edition
It’s fall! Time for back to school and a fresh rush of fall programming, as we all jump on the internet once again to spin theories about our favourite shows and watch between our fingers as Rick...
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