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As I was waiting for the bus yesterday in this frigid Canadian winter, my poor chapped lips needed to be soothed. I dug around in my bag for my Rosebud Salve tin. It was not there. I continued to feel around for about a minute, but nothing. I have been trying to carry less in my handbag, but items are still hard to find. When I got home I emptied the contents of my bag. I still could not find it. I searched my desk at work today and still nothing. If there is one item that I don’t leave home without, it is my Rosebud Salve. It is one of my favourite lip balms. Kiehl’s is a close second.

Until I go to Sephora to buy a new tin, my new constant companion will be the C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve that I bought at Bath & Body Works last fall which happens to also come in a tin.

Happy 2009

I would like wish all of my friends, family and readers all the best in 2009. I would also like to thank everyone that sent me emails and comments. I am glad that you enjoy the blog.

When I look back on 2008 the time seems to have gone by so quickly. The few memories that I have are getting deep tissue massages. Hopefully 2009 will be filled with more memorable events.

These are a few highlights from 2008:

• I went to the Ste. Anne’s Spa for a spa day in March and I had another spa day in August at the Elmwood. I love to be pampered.

• I started the blog back in May when I was just playing around with blogger. 

• In June I went to my first hot yoga class. I enjoyed the class in spite of all the sweat.

• The iPhone was finally available in Canada in July, but I was quite happy with my iPod Touch. I also did not want to break my contract with my cellphone provider.

• Bath & Body Works finally opens a store in Canada in September. I never understood why they did not offer shipping to Canada.

• I started taking aquafit classes in October. I cannot swim, but I get a great workout.

• I went on a Caribbean Cruise in November. The weather sucks in Toronto. I wish I were somewhere warm.

• One of the biggest events of the year was the election of Barack Obama as the next president of the United States.

• The finally highlight of the year for me was winning the handbag giveaway from That’s a Fabulous Handbag. The bag should arrive next week.

I have not made a New Year’s resolution in many years. I would like 2009 to be a happy, healthy and prosperous new year for everyone. 

Thanks, shari

Picks for 2008

These are a few of my favourite non-handbag purchases in 2008:

Ballmania Premium Lip Balm
website: http://www.ballmania.com
website: http://www.dglproducts.com/

J.R. Watkins Head to Toe Kit – great for travelling
website: http://www.jrwatkins.com

Slatkin & Co. Scented Candle Pineapple Mango 14.5oz at Bath & Body Works
website: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com

Eiffel Tower Matchbox (50 sticks)
website: http://www.abbottcollection.com

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light (Oil-Free)
website: Smashbox or Sephora

Korres Olive Stone Scrub for Oily and Combination Skin
website: http://www.korres.com/
Also available at Sephora

Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade – it smells good enough to eat
website: http://www.oyinhandmade.com/
Also available at Honey Fig

Hello Kitty Paris Piggy Bank
Purchased September 2008 at Urban Outfitters

Bath & Body Works is finally here

Bath & Body Works opened in the Yorkdale Mall this week. I went to the store for the grand opening event on Thursday September 18, 2008. The first 200 people that showed up for the event between 6:00pm and 8:00pm received a gift card. I received a $10 gift card towards my purchases. The store was very crowded. It was quite difficult to move around. If I stayed any longer I would have spent too much money. The new store at the Fairview Mall will open November 2008.

Bath & Body Works at Yorkdale

I am looking forward to the opening of Bath & Body Works in Toronto. I could not go to New York without stocking up on soap, body wash and body lotion. We have missed out for so long in Canada. I will be like a kid in a candy store. 

On Thursday September 18, 2008, there will be a Bath & Body Works shopping event at Yorkdale. To celebrate the grand opening of the first-ever Canadian location, Bath & Body Works and LouLou are inviting you to meet experts who specialize in home fragrance and aromatherapy. Pamper yourself with a hand massage, create your own lip balm or receive a personalized sleep consultation. The first 200 people to present the invitation will receive a preloaded Bath & Body Works gift card with a value ranging from $10 to $100.

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

http://www.louloumagazine.com/english/insider/events/index.jsp

New Store Opening

Bath & Body Works will finally open stores in Canada. For years Canadians have had to cross the border to get make their purchases as the online store did not deliver to Canada. The stores will open this fall at the following locations:

Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Toronto)

Fairview Mall (Toronto)

Erin Mills Town Centre (Mississauga)

West Edmonton Mall (Edmonton)

Stone Road Mall (Guelph)

White Oaks Mall (London)