Johnston Canyon Resort

You can’t get much closer to nature with this gorgeous setting in the mountains, steps away from the Johnston Canyon waterfalls, the birds chirping and the smell of a crackling fire. Johnston Canyon Resort was such a relaxing experience, I definitely enjoyed myself. You’ll find everything you need in your cabin stay, in Cabin #1 we had a 2 bedroom, full kitchen, a gorgeous claw foot tub that made for a very relaxing bath, a fireplace and stunning views from the living room.

There is a restaurant that offers a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, as well as cocktails, to go items. We went for dinner and had an Old Fashioned and Aperol Spritz to drink. Then we had the Bruschetta and the white wine and garlic Mussels to start. Then I had the New York Sirloin with garlic roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables, and my friend had the Seafood Linguini which I highly suggest. For dessert we had an apple crumble and a slice of cheesecake, so good. We also popped in for breakfast, we got the Classic breakfast and the Breakfast Sandwich along with a Cappuccino and an Americano. They also have a full shop for those wanting a gift to bring home to loved ones. They even the office which offers a wide range of DVD’s for those rainy nights. I borrowed Bridesmaids to giggle the night away next to the fire with some hot cocoa. They also have a tennis court and a BBQ area.

The best part is being steps away from Johnston Canyon, what a gorgeous hike to the lower and upper waterfall, I went at 7am to beat the rush and it was so gorgeous and quiet. Next time I’ll give myself more time to walk all the way up to the ink pots. The location is just beautiful thought, being surrounded by the mountains is such a relaxing way to spend a vacation. I definitely suggest checking them out if you are traveling around Banff. Find out more here;

https://www.johnstoncanyon.com

Mt. Bakerview Bed & Breakfast

There is nothing more comforting than falling asleep to the sound of crickets in a comfortable bed in the countryside. I had such a relaxing experience at Mt. Bakerview Bed & Breakfast in Langley. I knew once I drove in that I was going to have a comforting experience, but you really never know what to expect. I was truly blown away by the blossoms in every corner, so many gorgeous flowers sprouting all over the property, Pat and her husband were so very welcoming, they were there upon arrival to show me to my room, and ask what time I was hoping for breakfast, which was super exciting!

I had the Sunset Room, the bedroom was very large with a Queen bed, wide open window to hear the birds upon arrival and lots of little comforts to make you feel at home. There were fresh towels, lots of big pillows, a cute dresser, reading lamp, big screen tv, comfy chair, and even big cozy robes to use! The connected bathroom had a large shower and a range of bathroom essentials in case you forgot yours. The west facing view from the bedroom was stunning, especially at sunset and sunrise, I made sure to be up early to gaze out my window and enjoy the sights and sounds.

Breakfast time was lovely. Pat and her husband greeted me with a delicious smelling kitchen, I was offered coffee and juice to start my morning on the right foot. Breakfast included a yummy breakfast croissant, fresh fruit, a fancy yogurt parfait and an assortment of muffins. We enjoyed light conversation over breakfast with a beautiful view of the landscape, and we even got to see a Pileated woodpecker on the bird feeder which I’ve never seen before, so exciting!

I would definitely suggest Mt. Bakerview B&B if your planning a visit to the Fraser Valley. The location is close enough to the city and far enough away to get the peace and quiet of the countryside. They have a massive sitting area in the backyard and a cozy seating area on the front porch, with perfect views of the sunrise and Mount Baker of course. Find out more about them here;

https://www.mtbakerviewbandb.ca

Crafty Cocktails – Margaritaville Box

Are you a bartender in the making? Want to spruce up your cocktail game? Y’all know I’m cocktail obsessed so naturally I feel in love with Crafty Cocktails. Generally when I’m at home I try to stick to what I know, some basic fancy but easy to make cocktails including a nice Pisco Sour, Margarita, Mojito, Old Fashioned, Caesar, Pimms Cup and a few others. I’ve been splurging on syrups and bitters but never quite sure what to make with them. Luckily Crafty Cocktails has given me a ton new recipes and recipe ideas to try out! Sending you a box full of ingredients, minus the spirit itself. Choose from a ton of past boxes on their online shop or go for a month subscription and get a new surprise box each month with a different theme, new spirit to introduce and a hand full of recipes to try out.

I never have all the ingredients necessary to create the perfect cocktail! But fear not! They will provide the syrups, shrubs, bitters, tinctures and garnishes so you can wow your friends and guests! No more trying to source all the bar ingredients to make new and exciting drinks, now you can get your own box and create magical drinks on your own without having to own a massive collection! Just follow the recipe and whip up a few cocktails sure to impress everyone, perfect if your into mixology or experimenting behind the bar, and a great gift idea, I’m thinking a house warming for sure!

Each box includes 3 recipes that should make about 12 drinks that are all super simple to make, packed with fresh and local Canadian ingredients, a fun garnish and super cute themes. I’ve tried the Irish Whiskey Box, the Bubbles New Year’s Box and this is the Margaritaville box that includes my new fav drink, the Primer Hola which is a Cucumber Mint Margarita. The 3 drink recipes were super easy to recreate, not to mention they have tutorial videos if your not very good at the techniques, although I’m going to toot my own horn and say that I’m very well versed in the techniques. I was so excited to introduce the new ingredients into my cocktail set that I ended up creating a little bar corner in my place to organize all my syrups, bitters and mixology ingredients. Thanks for the motivation!

They have different options depending how long you’d like to sign up for, a year subscription ends up being $49.99 a month, month to month is $59.99 a month, or a Lite box with only 2 recipes for $39.99 a month or a Starter kit with 1 recipe for $29.99 a month if you just want to test them out. Be sure to use code SUBSCRIPTIONBOXGIRL for 20% off! Order here;

https://craftycocktails.com/

Horror Pack

What’s your favorite scary movie? I have quite a few favorites since I’m a big horror movie fan. From Children of the Corn to Bird Box and Hereditary, I’ve had my fair share of screaming and biting my nails throughout all the chillers and thrillers out there. Want to find the latest and scariest movies without flipping through Netflix for 30 minutes? Horror Pack is a subscription that sends you Blu-Ray or DVD’s every month to add to your movie collection! Each month you will get 4 movies including a limited edition, like this month I got a limited edition signed copy! They also have a RUE MORGUE’s Coffin Box that is a bi-monthly subscription bringing you the latest issue of Rue Morgue Magazine, a blu-ray, a t-shirt and 1 or more mystery collectible items! This pack included;

1. Critters
2. Killer Movie
3. After Dark
4. Child

Starting at only $22.74 a month for a year’s subscription for Blu-Ray, or $17.74 for DVD’s  that’s under $6 a movie which are typically $20 in store! The coffin box is $19.99 a month. Order here;

https://horrorpack.com/

Loti Wellness – Dec 2021

Looking for a subscription box that will encourage self care, personal growth and wellness? 2022 should be about you and taking care of yourself, so why not get a subscription that puts you first and on the road to physical and psychological well-being. Whether you are trying to reduce your anxiety, improve your sleep or focus on self care, the Loti Wellness box is a Canadian subscription is a great choice for yourself or as a gift.

Each box will have 5-8 full sized products that promote health and wellness, you might find some lifestyle items, bath body and beauty products, candles, aromatherapy, tea, jewelry, and other items that promote wellness. They are strong supports of small local businesses, plus they only use cruelty free, sustainable and natural products, that’s something to smile about! You’ll also get a therapeutic activity and material to partake in, with their products being chosen by therapists, it’s as if you are getting a specially curated box directly from a therapist, so save your money on a session and let them send you the tools to overcome all your ailments! You’ll also be happy to know that the donate a portion of all their sales towards the Elephant in the Room Campaign which is an anti-stigma campaign that helps to remove the stigma’s from mental illness. As someone who suffers first hand from anxiety, I can appreciate this box and everything they are trying to accomplish in encouraging positive thoughts and wellness.

A 12 month subscription costs $46.95 a month. Use code SBG15 for 15% off!

http://www.lotiwellness.com

Loti Wellness – Nov 2021

Looking for a subscription box that will encourage self care, personal growth and wellness? 2020 should be about you and taking care of yourself, so why not get a subscription that puts you first and on the road to physical and psychological well-being. Whether you are trying to reduce your anxiety, improve your sleep or focus on self care, the Loti Wellness box is a Canadian subscription is a great choice for yourself or as a gift.

Each box will have 5-8 full sized products that promote health and wellness, you might find some lifestyle items, bath body and beauty products, candles, aromatherapy, tea, jewelry, and other items that promote wellness. They are strong supports of small local businesses, plus they only use cruelty free, sustainable and natural products, that’s something to smile about! You’ll also get a therapeutic activity and material to partake in, with their products being chosen by therapists, it’s as if you are getting a specially curated box directly from a therapist, so save your money on a session and let them send you the tools to overcome all your ailments! You’ll also be happy to know that the donate a portion of all their sales towards the Elephant in the Room Campaign which is an anti-stigma campaign that helps to remove the stigma’s from mental illness. As someone who suffers first hand from anxiety, I can appreciate this box and everything they are trying to accomplish in encouraging positive thoughts and wellness.

A subscription costs $54.95 plus $5.99 shipping a month but retails for over $85 so it’s a steal! Use code SBG10 for 10% off!

TEMPORARY COVID-19 response; “To help alleviate some of the financial impact to you during these challenging times, we would like to extend a reduced monthly box price of $49.95 for all subscriptions. This will not compromise the quality of each box, which will continue to have a guaranteed value of $85+. If you are thinking of subscribing, please feel free to use code LOTI20 for an additional 20% off your first box. Seriously, this company is amazing, thank you Loti Wellness!

http://www.lotiwellness.com

The Extraordinary Man Box – Fall 2021

Want to get your man the perfect gift? How about a gift for your groomsmen fellas? Or perhaps you just want to indulge a little yourself? Regardless, I’m loving The Extraordinary Man Box. It’s a jam packed seasonal subscription box bringing you the latest trends and hot items. Brought to you from BC Living, they already test and showcase so many amazing items that they decided to just send it in a box and share with everyone! Every quarter you’ll get 6-8 curated products that will leave you smiling for sure with their fine finds and must have items like accessories, clothing, home decor, snacks, pantry items, bath and body products, personal care items and cool outdoor gear! They will send you items to make you look and feel great, shaping you up to be the most extraordinary man!

This box is valued over $ which is amazing as it’s only $74 quarterly… I have no idea how they do it, you are definitely getting a kick-ass deal here! Free shipping too! Love that this a Canadian company, their warehouse is in my birth town of New West too! Whaaa?! Looking for something for her? Be sure to check out their Simply Beautiful box for the lady in your life, trust me, she’s gunna love it! Order here;

https://www.bcliving.ca/The-Extraordinary-Man

Simply Beautiful Box – Fall 2021

Yessss the Simply Beautiful box again! This is a fav of mine for sure. It’s stunning and jam packed full of goodies. This is the perfect seasonal subscription that will bring you all the latest trends and hottest items on the market. Whether it be accessories, home decor, pantry items, bath and body products, this box has it all! Brought to you from BC Living, they already test and showcase so many amazing items that they decided to just send it in a box and share with everyone! Every quarter you’ll get 6-8 curated products that will leave you smiling for sure with their fine finds and must have items!

This box is valued at $200 which is amazing as it’s only $98 quarterly! Free shipping too! They also have the Extraordinary Man Box so be sure to jump on that for your man for only $74 and worth over $125, check out my previous post for them to catch a sneak peek at what’s inside. They also have fun special boxes like the Best of Beautiful Box for $79 and worth over $100 with the top 3 items. There is also the Simply Beautiful Awards that is $175 for a $230 box of conscious care goodies. Love that this a Canadian company, their warehouse is in my birth town of New West too! Whaaa?! Order here;

https://www.bcliving.ca/Buy-the-Simply-Beautiful-Box

Loti Wellness – October 2021

Looking for a subscription box that will encourage self care, personal growth and wellness? 2020 should be about you and taking care of yourself, so why not get a subscription that puts you first and on the road to physical and psychological well-being. Whether you are trying to reduce your anxiety, improve your sleep or focus on self care, the Loti Wellness box is a Canadian subscription is a great choice for yourself or as a gift.

Each box will have 5-8 full sized products that promote health and wellness, you might find some lifestyle items, bath body and beauty products, candles, aromatherapy, tea, jewelry, and other items that promote wellness. They are strong supports of small local businesses, plus they only use cruelty free, sustainable and natural products, that’s something to smile about! You’ll also get a therapeutic activity and material to partake in, with their products being chosen by therapists, it’s as if you are getting a specially curated box directly from a therapist, so save your money on a session and let them send you the tools to overcome all your ailments! You’ll also be happy to know that the donate a portion of all their sales towards the Elephant in the Room Campaign which is an anti-stigma campaign that helps to remove the stigma’s from mental illness. As someone who suffers first hand from anxiety, I can appreciate this box and everything they are trying to accomplish in encouraging positive thoughts and wellness.

A subscription costs $54.95 plus $5.99 shipping a month but retails for over $85 so it’s a steal! Use code SBG10 for 10% off!

TEMPORARY COVID-19 response; “To help alleviate some of the financial impact to you during these challenging times, we would like to extend a reduced monthly box price of $49.95 for all subscriptions. This will not compromise the quality of each box, which will continue to have a guaranteed value of $85+. If you are thinking of subscribing, please feel free to use code LOTI20 for an additional 20% off your first box. Seriously, this company is amazing, thank you Loti Wellness!

http://www.lotiwellness.com

Meow Box

Looking to spoil your feline companion? Callie absolutely loves her very first Meow Box, full of toys and treats, including a box, which is a toy in itself in her eyes! It was adorable that she knew this box was for her, she started pawing at it, guess she smelt the treats! Meow Box is a well known cat subscription box sending your four legged friend 5-6 goodies and playful toys each month. Looking for more cat items? They also have an online store where you can pick and choose from past box items. Choose from items like Cat Wine (yes, it’s a thing!), cat sweaters, toys and treats. You’ll even find goodies for yourself like clothes, socks, phone cases, mugs and more!

This subscription is only $29.95 a month or you can sign up for a bimonthly subscription. They ship to Canada and the US and that includes free shipping! My favorite part is that they also give back in a great way. For each box you buy, a can of cat food is donated to a shelter cat, you can even track who your donated can fed! Love that! Be sure to also check out the MEOWFEST, an absolute must event for all cat lovers! Find out more and order here;

https://meowbox.com