7 Spring Gardening Tips

May 14, 2012 in Life

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Spring is finally here! And almost everyone at Upper Canada Soap is rolling up their sleeves and diving into their garden … except for me. To be honest,  I wouldn’t even know where to start.  However, there are many benefits to having a garden. Gardens are gorgeous, and you can even grow your own organic [...]

7 Steps to the Perfect Manicure

May 2, 2012 in Beauty

It’s time to pamper yourself with a manicure. A DIY manicure to be exact! We showed you how to get the perfect DIY pedicure with our Best Selling All About Feet collection. Now,  we’re shifting the focus to your lovely hands and fingernails. As you may know, it’s really important to take care of your [...]

Get Your Feet Sandal-Ready with a DIY Pedicure

March 29, 2012 in Beauty, Fashion

The sun is out, the birds are chirping and you’re happier than ever! The reason? It’s Spring! … and Summer is just around the corner! Woohoo! So, throw away those clunky winter boots and break out the sandals! BUT WAIT! Before you do, take a good look at your feet and ask yourself … are [...]

Our Top 5 Picks for the Perfect Spring Sandal

March 29, 2012 in Fashion

You’ve just finished your fabulous DIY pedicure and would like to show off the lovely results. Why not do so with the perfect Spring sandal? We’re not talking Crocs (is it a shoe or a sandal?), we’re talking the latest styles for this season … which consists of colours from neons to pastels. So, go [...]

10 Spring Cleaning Tips

March 28, 2012 in Life

It’s Spring cleaning time! I get a little too excited about this time of year … but for good reason! Is there anything better than coming home to a well organized, dust-free and clutter-free home? It’s time to open the windows and let the fresh and beautiful Spring breeze in! Here are 10 Spring cleaning [...]

[Recipe] Nestling Baby-Bluebird Coconut and Vanilla Cupcakes

March 26, 2012 in Life

In celebration of our NEW Sweet Indulgence cupcake bath and beauty product line, we thought it would be fitting to share a cupcake recipe that has everyone at Upper Canada Soap  head-over-heels for. If you don’t already know, we’ve been featured by Martha Stewart a couple of times (which is amazing and we still cannot [...]

[NEW] Sweet Indulgence Bath and Beauty Products

March 22, 2012 in Beauty

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Just in time for Easter! The world is going gaga over cupcakes, sprinkles and all things yummy! This adorable bubble bath and beauty accessories collection offers a bevy of the best of both worlds – delectable cupcakes without the calories! SHOP NOW

Ingredients 101: Avocado

March 14, 2012 in Beauty

Avocados are one of the best fruits (yup, it’s a fruit) for your skin and body. Not only are they delicious, but they’re packed with carotenoids! Avocados are a great source of lutein, a carotenoid that works as an antioxidant and helps protect against eye disease. They also contain the related cartenoids zeaxanthin, alpha-carotene and [...]

[NEW] KITCHEN by Upper Canada Soap

March 13, 2012 in Featured, Life

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KITCHEN by Upper Canada Soap is inspired by delectable epicurean delights and creates warmth that will bring you to a place where life’s simple pleasures are the focus. These scents invite you, your family and guests to the most important place in the home: YOUR KITCHEN. Available in 3 Scents: Lemon Citrus Preserve, Apple Cinnamon [...]

The Importance of “ME” Time

February 28, 2012 in Life

Life is hectic. Temper tantrums, overdue reports, and rush hour traffic … oh, rush hour traffic, how we loathe you. Okay, so the whole “life is hectic” line is a bit of an understatement – life is mind-boggling mad. That is why you have to take some time out at the end of the day [...]