10 Tips, Tricks, & Ideas We're Loving This April

Rainy days

Be prepared for April showers with a stylish yet functional raincoat that keeps you nice and dry.

Raincoat in Merlot Red, Mernini, $325

Aquanator Rain Jacket in Ponderosa, MEC, $140

Skin soother

In Japanese culture, the idea of transformation over time is highly valued. Shiseido used this philosophy as the basis of its newly reformulated Future Solution LX skin-care line, created to support radiance and beauty through the years. The luxe range harnesses the power of healing Japanese Enmei herb extract. We’re especially enamoured of the purifying cleanser that doubles as a fun bubble mask for extra pampering.

Shiseido, $90

Maple moment

Is there anything more Canadian than maple syrup? We're the world's biggest producers of this sweet stuff, and as such, it's part of the fabric of Canadian culture. According to Statistics Canada, the True North had a record harvest—a whopping 19.9 million gallons—in 2024! Quebec takes the cake when it comes to maple syrup production, being responsible for 70 percent of the world's output—that's a whole lot of tapping!

tough cookie

Cookware and kitchen appliance company T-fal has been cooking up a new launch—the Stone Shield collection. Made to last, the Dutch oven, skillet and saucepans are crafted with the brand's DefenseShield technology to provide up to 20 years of intensive use. Plus, you can simply pop the pots and pans into your dishwasher after dinner for easy-peasy cleaning sans elbow grease.

Canadian Tire, $300

lovely libation

The delightfully unexpected flavour of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey is sweet, salty, smooth—and perfect for sipping. Or shake things up and pair it with strawberries in a cocktail for a classic PB&J in a glass.

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

Gift of life

To bring awareness to the critical need for more donors, National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week takes place across Canada each year. Held on the last full week of April, the campaign encourages Canadians to register as donors to help the thou- sands of people waiting for life-saving transplants. Did you know that a sin- gle organ donor can save up to eight lives, while tissue donations can improve the lives of up to 75 people? For more information, visit blood.ca or donateyourorgans.ca.

Cornered

Maximize storage space with shelving that tucks right into the corner of your room. Making use of underutilized nooks and crannies is a great way to showcase books, knick-knacks and photos without impeding foot traffic.

Bestar, $383

Mocha mousse

Rich and sumptuous, Pantone’s 2025 colour of the year is 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. This warm neutral hue looks gorgeous sprinkled throughout your home, from the kitchen to the living room to the bathroom.

Amazon, $64

Save/splurge: brow pen

Get the brows of your dreams, whatever your budget. 

Save: This pen’s flexible tip and buildable formula allows you to totally customize your look.

NYX Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen, $12

Splurge: This triple-tip pen creates ultra-fine hairlike strokes that mimic the look of natural brows.

Benefit Cosmetics Mighty Fine Brow Pen, $38

earth day

For more than 50 years, millions of people across the globe have recognized Earth Day on April 22nd. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, focuses on the importance of clean and renewable energy. From solar and wind to hydro-electric, geothermal and tidal, our planet has so many renewable resources to harness. By targeting renewable energy, we can move away from fossil fuels and combat climate change, improve health, support biodiversity and more. To learn more and join the movement, visit earthday.org.