Karen Robock

1 month ago | mykawartha.com | Karen Robock

“I tell people armpits are like rainforests — moist, dark and full of bacteria,” says Mary Futher, more famously known as Madame Sweat. If you aren’t already following her, you’re missing out. Madame Sweat is the internet authority on hygiene and personal care etiquette, gross grooming truths and tricks for keeping your body and home germ-free, with 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 18.3 million likes on her TikTok posts. And she happens to be Canadian.

1 month ago | thekit.ca | Karen Robock

“I tell people armpits are like rainforests—moist, dark and full of bacteria,” says Mary Futher, more famously known as Madame Sweat. If you aren’t already following her, you’re missing out. Madame Sweat is the internet authority on hygiene and personal etiquette, gross grooming truths and tricks for keeping your body and home germ-free, with 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 18.3 million likes on her Tiktok posts. And she happens to be Canadian.

1 month ago | ellecanada.com | Karen Robock

Motels have been having a moment. In recent summers, the basic and, dare we say, drab motor inns you might recall from your childhood have been reborn. Think chic (not shabby) decor, relaxing saunas, signature cocktails and cruiser bikes on loan. Whether you’re looking for road-trip lodgings or a hip destination to check out while day tripping this summer, these coast-to-coast motels in Canada are highly Instagrammable, fun and totally unique.

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Karen Robock

The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. Are you prepared for planting and pruning season? Whether you are lucky enough to have a green thumb, or are a beginner gardener, it’s important to have the right tools, from shears to trowels, to get the job done right. Here are 11 garden gadget that we truly dig.

2 months ago | fashionmagazine.com | Karen Robock

The word “Sahajan” is derived from the Hindi term for “intuitive.” It’s fitting, as founder and CEO Lisa Mattam was certainly on to something when she launched her pioneering skincare brand a decade ago. In 2015, upon mentioning now-buzzy ingredients like ashwagandha and turmeric, Mattam would be met with blank stares. She recalls attending her first meetings with beauty journalists and having to spell the word “Ayurveda” for everyone.