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MUSIC MONDAY: Songs to ‘Sleigh’ Your December

December 21, 2015 2 Comments

Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande music video screenshot

*This post marks the first in my new monthly series of Spotify playlists that I will be making and featuring on my blog.

Christmas is my favourite time of the year! I love spending time with my family and friends, getting the chance to rejuvenate after a long and hard year of work and just taking in the spirit of the season. Whether you are opening presents or going on a road trip, you will definitely want some tunes to amp up the holiday vibe.

This month, I have compiled a list of some of my most-played tracks over the past few weeks and my new favourite Christmas classics. Before you listen to my full December playlist, preview some of my favourites.

“December” by Ariana Grande

Pop songstress Ariana Grande gave her fans the best surprise Christmas present ever with the release of her second Christmas-themed EP, ‘Christmas & Chill.’ In each of the six original songs on the EP, Grande sings about a winter romance that is the perfect Christmas gift all on its own. This cute and catchy track is definitely one we can “Focus” on!

“You’re Such A” by Hailee Steinfeld

We all know and love Hailee Steinfeld for her outstanding performances in films like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2, but get ready to become obsessed with her incredible new music! “You’re Such A,” one of four catchy tracks on Steinfeld’s debut EP ‘HAIZ,’ is a sassy shout out to an ex-boyfriend who just isn’t taking the hint.

Charity, Giveaways

Me to We Artisans Unveil New Holiday Collection

December 7, 2015 No Comments

This Christmas, choose a gift that gives back. The Me to We Artisans’ new holiday collection is as good for the world as it is for your holiday style. You can choose from a beautiful variety of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and handbags appropriate for all ages. With every purchase from the collection, a life-changing gift is given to a child or family in a Free the Children partner community, ranging from the gift of clean water to the gift of medicine.

Special to this collection, the Me to We Artisans are showcasing Atelier, a line of high-end jewellery and handbags supporting women’s empowerment. Purchases of Atelier products give a girl in Kenya the gift of education, which will provide her with the tools to create a brighter future. Every piece is handcrafted by a mama in Kenya, enabling her to earn a sustainable income and support her family.

Here are some of my favourite pieces from this year’s holiday collection!

Me to We Atelier - Asili Bracelet Set of Three in Cream — Me to We Atelier – Asili Bracelet Set of Three in Cream – $43.00

Me to We Artisans - Sugar Plum Gift Set — Me to We Artisans – Sugar Plum Gift Set – $28.00

Me to We Artisans - Silver and Gold Triad Gift Set — Me to We Artisans – Silver and Gold Triad Gift Set – $90.00

Me to We Holiday Rafiki Bracelet in Secret Santa – $10.00

If you’re a Secret Santa and need a gift, you may be in luck! I’m hooking one reader up with their very own Me to We Holiday Rafiki Bracelet in Secret Santa.

~~To enter, follow @angelamcleanx and @metowe on Twitter and retweet the following tweet: https://twitter.com/angelamcleanx/status/673895437515030529~~

~~A winner will be chosen randomly from all eligible retweets on Friday, December 11 and will win a bracelet! Thank you to Me to We for this awesome prize.~~

~~PLEASE NOTE: this giveaway is open to Canadian residents only.~~

Good luck! x

Shop the Me to We Artisans’ holiday collection online at http://shop.metowe.com/ca/. Also, tune in to a special broadcast of WE Day Monday, December 7 at 9 p.m. ET on MTV Canada.

(Header: Photo courtesy of Me to We)

Charity, General

Give Back With The Giveback Pack

December 4, 2014 No Comments

Christmas is the time of year when we think about helping those in need. What if this Christmas there was a way you could help others in your local community and also receive some special surprise gifts yourself? Look no further – Blessings in a Backpack has introduced their Giveback Pack this holiday season and they are making giving back easy and fun!

For just $100, you can purchase a Giveback Pack, receive a selection of awesome gifts and most importantly feed a child on weekends for an entire school year. You can also purchase a raffle ticket for $10 for a 1 in 10 chance of winning a Giveback Pack. Your money benefits Blessings in a Backpack, a charity that has been working since 2009 to feed hungry children in Canada. Every Friday, students in the program take home a backpack filled with food. Then, on Monday, they return the empty backpack to school ready to start their week – and the cycle repeats. How does this simple act help? The benefits and impact are immediate. Attendance and productivity soar. Students report greater attentiveness and improved energy, while teachers see improvements in study habits. Your $100 will make all the difference in the child’s ability to succeed in school.

Each Giveback Pack is unique and offers its own variety of gift cards, tickets and gift items. Just to name a few, you could snag jewelry, The Pickle Barrel and Longo’s gift cards and, if you’re especially lucky, Toronto Maple Leafs or Toronto Raptors tickets! The retail value of each Giveback Pack is always $100 or more. What will be in yours?

If you would like to learn more and purchase a pack or raffle tickets, visit ~~http://www.givebackpack.ca/~~.

Note: Giveback Packs will be sold only in Toronto for 2014.