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Holiday Gifts Ideas at Upper Canada Mall

December 9, 2015

I love this time of year – decorating the house, shopping for gifts, and my favourite – putting together Holiday Gift Guides to help make gift giving easier for YOU!

I feel a little like Mrs. Claus, picking out the best of the best holiday gift ideas to share with my readers.

This year, I had a little help in putting together my annual Holiday Gift Guides. I’ve teamed up again with Upper Canada Mall to give you the best holiday gift ideas for him, her, kids and hostess. Check out their Gorgeous Gift Guide here.

Here are some of Mrs. Claus Perfect Picks at Upper Canada Mall:

Coach – Swagger 20 in metallic pebble leather

Town Shoes – Blundstone boots

Bath and Body Works – Warm Vanilla gift set

Hatley – Blue Dinos Tin Lunch Box & Hoo’s Hungry Lunch Box

Alex and Ani Rings – Various

#IamMrsClaus Holiday Handbag Giveaway

What’s more, Upper Canada Mall is running a #IamMrsClaus Holiday Handbag giveaway, with some coveted items that any Mrs. would love!

The handbag is valued at over $5,500, includes covetable items from Alex and Ani, Browns Shoes, M for Mendocino, Kiehl’s, Aldo, Sportchek and a very special, very sparkly diamond pave ring from Radiant Fine Jewellers!

To enter the #IamMrsClaus Holiday Handbag Contest, follow these steps:

Follow @UpperCanadaMall on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
Show your Mrs. Claus moment. Post a pic of how you’re working hard to make the holidays a success for friends and family, share via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Tag @UpperCanadaMall on on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and use #MyMrsClaus and #IamMrsClaus

Enter to Win

One lucky amotherworld reader will win a $200 Gift Card to shop at Upper Canada Mall! To enter this giveaway, fill out the Rafflecopter below.

Good luck!

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Win a $200 Gift Card to Upper Canada Mall

December 3, 2014

Santa has arrived a little early this year! I’ve partnered with Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket to give away a $200 gift card!

Spoil your loved ones with their favourite brands such as Michael Kors, Coach, Rudsak and Simon Chan. I love to browse and shop for the latest fashion and trends all in one destination, with some of my favourite stops at White House Black Market, Chicos, Zara, H&M and The Hudson’s Bay.

Did I mention the mall also has M by Mendocino, Sephora, Browns, Also, Target, Roots, Old Navy, Forever 21 and Toys R Us? So many fabulous merchants and your favourite brands in one convenient location.

Upper Canada Mall is the premiere shopping destination in Newmarket, Ontario located just 30 minutes north of Toronto. Owned and managed by Oxford Properties Group, Upper Canada Mall is an award-winning shopping centre featuring more than 200 stores in its 968,000 sq. ft. of retail space, including Victoria’s Secret, Aritzia, Apple Store and Disney Store. Upper Canada Mall is the best shopping experience north of the GTA.

If you’re looking for some gift inspiration, Upper Canada Mall has a fabulous Pinterest board with their holiday picks:

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One lucky reader will be able to shop for the holidays with a $200 gift card to spend at Upper Canada Mall! Please enter the Rafflecopter below to enter this giveaway.

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The Hottest Gifts of the Holidays Season at Upper Canada Mall

December 11, 2013

Christmas shopping can often be overwhelming, especially when your list is long even for Santa!

Gift guides are very helpful – they can highlight the hottest gifts of the holidays season. I usually go through gift guides and make lists before heading into stores to do some retail damage.

I love shopping at Upper Canada Mall not only because it’s close to me in distance and the best mall north of Toronto, it has all of the best retailers you’ll find in one destination. This time of year is magical too – store windows are decorated festively, Santa’s set up shop and the lovely Christmas music.

UCM has created a fabulous Wish List book, making shopping easier for you. There are some fabulous gift ideas for him, her, kids, teens, the techie, the foodie, the hostess and stocking stuffers too in their gift guide.

Upper Canada Mall is also hosting a contest – while you’re shopping, share what’s on your wishlist using the hashtag #wishlistUCM on your social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) and you could win your gift!

I spent some time shopping for gifts at Upper Canada Mall and found some wonderful gift ideas for everyone in the family.

Here are my picks of hottest gifts for the holiday season:

For Her

Michael Hill has some beautiful pieces of jewelry right now. The Love necklace really caught my eye – it’s such a popular look this year, inspired by the Lanvin collection. The diamond ring needs no explanation – Christmas is a beautiful time to shower her with bling! Ring $3299, Love Necklace $219 at Michael Hill.

Ankle boots are hot this season and Aldo has a different style to choose from. She’ll love either a lace up boot $120 or a slip on $140 – Aldo.

MAC has some beautiful limited edition makeup sets for the holidays. The Nocturnals Lip Gloss in Coral provides high-impact colour in four shades: Dazzleglass in Moth to Flame and Cremesheen Glass in On the Scene, Night is Young and Star Quality. The packaging is sleek too; no wrapping needed as the sets come in a glossy black box embellished in white and gold. $38.50

For Him

A cozy sweater for the special man in your life is always a nice gift under the tree. This red pullover from RW&Co. is a must-have in his fall/winter wardrobe. $69.50

This mens’ check shirt by 7 Downie St is trendy in some pretty cool fabrics. $158 XCrossing

Jack & Jones jeans would be a lovely surprise for the younger male in your life. Low impact denim $120.

The Lamar leather messenger bag is made with crazy horse leather which means the leather has had special waxes to surface of the leather. You can carry all the essentials in this large bag with several compartments. $260 Rudsak

FOR KIDS

All the kids will want a cute Furry binder with a ribbon in shag pink and black is whimsy school accessory for your school-aged girl. From Triple Flip. $18.00

These DC Comics Batman & Superman Bookends are not only fun for a kids’ room but also for a home office! $49.99 HMV

For the baby in the family, the Fisher-Price Peek-a-Blocks Stack & Smile Crocodile will entertain. The alligator’s folded tail has a bumpy surface that aids baby in stacking the 4 new Peek-a-Blocks Builders blocks on and it rewards baby with musical responses. Babies ‘R’ Us. $29.99

These cute pyjamas are perfect for a “sheep-over”.They are 100% cotton rib and featurejersey appliqués and embroidery. Sheep Over Party Two-Piece Gymmies® are at Gymboree for $21.95.

FOR TEENS

Nothing says cozy like a sweatshirt. For teens American Eagle Outfitters sweatshirt. For him $39.95, $34.95 for her.

Perfect for your teenage girl, this V-neck Tee & Boyfriend Pant set comes in a pretty box. PINK Orig. $54.50 Sale $36

Not sure what to get your picky teen? You can’t go wrong with a pair of Vans from West 49. The Chukka low has a canvas and suede upper and Vans Original Waffle outsole. $75 West 49

Stick your iphone or ipod into the Party Horn and instantly have speakers – no electricity or batteries required. Made of silicon, you can just throw it in your travel bag or in your pocket and not worry about breaking it. 1$ of this purchase goes to our Hear No Evil Project and the Let Them Hear Foundation benefiting the hearing impaired. $10 at Zumiez.

FOR THE HOME/HOSTESS

The cranberry oil from Body Shop is their best seller year after year so a Cranberry body lotion set is a lovely gift for the hostess. $20 and $50.

A perfect hostess gift or gift for the home – your home will smell wonderfully with this Lampe Berger paris l’essentielle kit available at Hallmark for $49.99.

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Parfait Chocolates Dessert Collection are Hazelnut praline topped with dark chocolate flakes, caramelized nuts and chocolate coffee beans. 2 for $26 at Laura Secord.

Easy to clean and store this full line of essential everyday kitchen tools and gadgets will provide an ease in cooking and food preparation. KitchenAid® 17-Piece Tool & Gadget Set $69.99 Sears.

Make sure to browse through Upper Canada Mall’s Wish List book for more holiday gift ideas!

Happy Shopping!

Disclosure: I’m working with Upper Canada Mall to promote their gift guide and contest.

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Upper Canada Mall: Best Fashion Destination North of Toronto

April 8, 2013

I love where I live – north of Toronto (a sub-suburb I would say) – a family-oriented hockey town close enough to the city, but with a small town feel. What I love even more is that I don’t have to go shopping in the city if I don’t want to!

I can find all of the fashion-forward brands that I love at Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket, the best shopping mall north of Toronto. Since the renovations and revamping of the mall, many new fabulous trendy and upscale stores have opened their doors.

With brands like Coach, Michael Kors, M by Mendocino, Browns and Lululemon, I can shop for the latest fashion and trends all in one destination. Did I mention the mall also has The Bay, Sephora, Aldo, Victoria’s Secret, Disney, Target and an Apple store? Not to mention Sears, Toys R Us and Roots.

The selection of stores at Upper Canada Mall offers something for everyone; from Gap and Old Navy to Aeropostale and Aritzia, young trend-setters can shop to their heart’s desire alongside older folks. I love that the mall also has boutique-style stores like Rudsak, Simon Chang and the fabulous Eeva & Eve. Upper Canada Mall really has become the area’s fashion destination for stylish women looking for exciting brands.

The mall launched a brand new glossy magazine entitled Gorgeous this past fall (spring/summer issue out soon) which is also available online, along with a fashion/lifestyle blog. They really have covered it all!

The mall is very child-friendly; there are family washrooms available and even the men’s washrooms have change tables! The mall hosts stroller walks for parents twice a week with a fitness instructor (free of charge!). Bottle warmers and microwaves are available at guest services for parents and fire-truck strollers can be rented at main entrances.

Upper Canada Mall is very much involved in organizing community events and partnerships as well, including Southlake Regional Health Centre. During school breaks, there is always something going on for kids – this past March Break, the mall hosted Zoo to You where kids were able to get up close and personal with a baby alligator, tarantula and snakes!

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Upper Canada Mall is the premiere shopping destination in Newmarket, Ontario located just 30 minutes north of Toronto. Owned and managed by Oxford Properties Group, Upper Canada Mall is an award-winning shopping centre featuring more than 200 stores in its 968,000 sq. ft. of retail space, including Victoria’s Secret, Coach, Aritzia, Sephora, Browns, Michael Kors, Disney Store and coming this Spring – Target. Upper Canada Mall is the best shopping experience north of the GTA. For more information, please visit www.uppercanadamall.com.

Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Upper Canada Mall via Glam Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Upper Canada Mall.