8 Tips, Tricks & Ideas We Loved In August

Here comes the sun

Just because summer’s coming to an end doesn’t mean your tan has to! With Bondi Sands’s new Technocolor Self-Tanning Face Serums, getting a natural-looking tan is a breeze. The secret? Choosing a product made to flatter your unique facial skin. The range comes in four shades tailored to work with every skin tone and undertone for a healthy, lit-from-within glow on even the rainiest of days.

Bondi Sands Technocolour Self-Tanning Face Serum, Shoppers Drug Mart, $34 each

Bye-bye, tears

Cutting onions without tearing up is simple, according to Wallace Wong, a Canadian chef and veggie chopping pro (he holds 11 Guinness World Records for his speedy skills!)—all it takes is an ultra-sharp 9 knife. The cause of the eye-burning sensation is the damage to onions’ cell walls that’s created with each slice, which sends irritating compounds into the air. A super sharp blade makes cleaner cuts than a dull one, minimizing the cell damage and keeping your peepers happy.

Chef's Knife, Kilne, $80

Back to school

Campus-inspired fashion is all the rage this season. We love adding preppy, polished pieces to elevate more casual outfits.

Cable-Stich Sweater, RW&Co., $90
Pleated Plaid Skirt, RW&Co., $100

Oh my oil

The idea of putting oil onto your hair may make you a bit suspicious—aren’t we trying to avoid oily locks? In reality, adding a hair oil to your routine can give strands a serious boost of glossy shine while delivering other benefits like heat protection, hydration and frizz prevention. This summer saw a host of new oils bursting onto the scene, and we’ve been loving these two for their divine scents and ability to deliver a good hair day every day.

BRIOGEO Style + Treat 4-in-1 Weightless Hair Oil, Sephora, $38
AVEDA Miraculous Oil, Aveda, $55

I've got you pegged

To store essentials in reach without taking up floor space, try a pegboard. Hang tools in the garage, measuring spoons in the kitchen or stationery in your office with hooks and baskets you can switch up anytime. It’s simple, affordable and effective!

Skådis 30" x 22" PEGBOARDS in White, IKEA, $25 each

Smart sidekick

Put up your feet and let this little robot take over the vacuuming and mopping
for you. The sleek power dock boasts features like auto-emptying, auto- water refilling and mop washing and drying so you can stay hands-off for up to 100 days. Add stellar mapping and easy customization right from your phone, and you have the ultimate cleaning companion.

L40 Ultra CE ROBOT VACUUM, $900 (was $1,900)

Bag Bowl

If you change your bag along with your mood, you’ve likely forgotten a thing or two when trans- ferring the contents to your purse du jour. Avoid leaving your credit card, keys or lip balm behind with the viral “purse bowl” hack. Keep a decorative bowl in your entryway and dump the contents of your purse inside when you get home. Then, when you’re heading out of the house with another bag, simply fill it with everything in the bowl and you’re on your way with all the essentials.

Bangle Glass Decorative BOWL in Teal, CB2, $119

Digital Dissection

How many times have you caught yourself mindlessly scrolling social media today? Filled with strategies to help both adults and children navigate our phone-obsessed world, this guide explores digital consumption, identify- ing misinformation, cleaning up our algorithm and more so we can enjoy a healthier relationship with screens.

SMARTPHONE NATION (Penguin Random House) by Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr, Amazon, $27