Field Trip Music and Arts Festival June 6 & 7th Featuring Children’s Programming!

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It’s almost summer, which means it’s almost time for music festivals!

I love to go to concerts and festivals in the spring and summer because you can enjoy the weather along with everything else the experience has to offer.

Normally it’s hard to bring children to concerts and music fesivals because they may not be interested in the programming!

The Field Trip Music and Arts Festival has come up with an amazing way to incorporate kids into their event this year.

Field Trip is an urban music and arts festival that occurs annually in June at Fort York & Garrison Common.

The festival will include music, food, drink, art, photography, technology, fashion and more.

The line up includes:

ALABAMA SHAKES
MY MORNING JACKET
THE WAR ON DRUGS
ARKELLS
MARINA & THE DIAMONDS
FATHER JOHN MISTY
PURITY RING
DE LA SOUL
RHYE
DAN MANGAN + BLACKSMITH
LEE FIELDS & THE EXPRESSIONS
KEVIN DREW & ANDY KIM
HAYDEN
SHARON & BRAM
JACQUES GREENE
TEMPLES
YOUNG EMPIRES
APOSTLE OF HUSTLE plays Folkloric Feel
FROM JAMAICA TO TORONTO
CALVIN LOVE
ABSOLUTELY FREE
KEITA JUMA & BRENDAN PHILIP presented by Manifesto and Red Bull Sound Select
And more!

One of the coolest additions to the festival this year is their “Day Camp” programming, where children 12 years old and under are admitted free (they are actually free throughout the whole festival), and the day is tailored towards children and families. Sharon & Bram will be performing as well! I used to love them when I was little!

There will be all kinds of youth-focused activities and performances throughout the day.

Tickets are on sale now, and to learn more about the festival, visit their website here!
 

 

Mandy Furnis

 

 

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Keeping it Natural with Kiss My Face

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Keeping things natural is a trend for some people, but some people really live by their principals when it comes to beauty products.

When I’m chooseing between two similar products, I personally like to pick the one that is animal cruelty free, and usually cost plays a factor as well.

The bonus is when those products I choose actually work!

I spent a week pampering myself with some really great Kiss My Face products that were sent to me, and it ended up being a great week with some great new finds.

First up I tried the Kiss My Face Whenever Shampoo. The smell was Green Tea and Lime, and it was a super strong scent! I’ve never had a shampoo with such a strong scent before. I’m the kind of girl who loves to layer scented body creams, body spray and perfume, so I liked that the scent from this shampoo filled up my bathroom.

I also tried the Big Body Shampoo, and that’s something my hair could definitely use. My hair is very fine which didn’t use to bother me because I loved having my hair as straight as possible, but lately I’ve wanted more volume.

Again the scent was very strong (this time Lavender and Chamomile), and this scent lasted in my hair the next day. The shampoo did add some body to my hair, and my hair was also left very soft. Works for me!

Kiss My Face hair care products are formulated with Argan Oil, which adds moisture and shine to your hair. It also helps retain moisture and improves elasticity to help prevent breakage.

 

 

 

 

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If you know me, you know that I have a slight lipgloss addiction. I usually have three or four on me at one time, and I’m not exaggerating.

I also have quite a few allergies, so I have a few issues with lip glosses that have anything but natural ingredients in them.

I was pretty sure I wouldn’t like the Kiss My Face Organic Passion Fruit Lip Balm because I am more into lip glosses than lip balms.

I always find that lip balm’s don’t give me enough moisture.

This one passed the test though – it gave off a lot of moisture and didn’t dry out my lips. I was really surprised – I truly didn’t expect to like it.

 

 

 

 

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The lip balm is also gluten free, has no artificial fragrances or flavours, no parabins and no Phthalates. It has now officially joined my other four lip glosses in my purse.

 

 

My test for the Kiss My Face Active Life Stick Sport deodorant was a Pilates class, and a soccer game. I’m for sure a sweaty gal on a good day, so I pretty much re-apply deodorant all day long. I’m a bit obsessive about it really!

I got through both my Pilates class and the soccer game without smelling badly, so that was a good thing. I am honestly not sure how long this deoderant would last without re-applying because I couldn’t break the habit of putting more on every couple of hours. Clearly I have not only a lip gloss addiction, but also a deoderant addiction, so if I’m going to overindulge at least it’s with all-natural products.

 

 

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As for the soap, I sort of ended up losing that to my husband! He said he liked it a lot, and it smelled good, but as for a description that’s about all he gave me. It was good (his words), and it smelled good, so he was happy. Guys are so simple.

 

 

 

 

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Kiss My Face is a cruelty-free company, and never tests on animals. All of their products are paraben-free, phthalate-free, SLS free, and are free from dyes and synthetic colors.

They are also very affordable products!

To learn more about Kiss My Face and their products, check out their website here!

 

 

Mandy Furnis

 

 

Styling a Bohemian Headband Featuring Bechique

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I love accessories that do more than compliment an outfit – I covet the ones that you create an outfit around.

I came across this amazing headband from a boutique called bechique on Etsy, and I knew this would be one of those coveted pieces for me.

 

 
 

 

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Chelsea from bechique creates accessories that have a bohemian, free-spirited vibe that she designs and creates herself.

I wanted to pair the headband with an easy white dress and my fringed Minnetonka’s that I’ll be wearing all year since it’s all about the fringe this year.

I love finding things on Etsy because many the designers create things you are not going to find anywhere else. You’ll be seeing me wearing a lot of this headband in the near future!

 

 

 

 
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To shop Chelsey’s store bechique, click here!

 

 
Mandy Furnis

 

 

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