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Timothy’s ® Winter Carnival Coffee From frozen toes to slushy roads, the winter season can sometimes give you the cold shoulder. But, when you need a warm cup of coffee to keep you going try Timothy’s ® Winter Carnival. This flavoured blend can warm up even the iciest winters with caramelized sugar and custard flavours, along with notes of brown sugar and roasted nuts. Perfect for après-ski, or aprèsclearing-the-driveway. Keurig.ca/Timothys

Home Hardware's Shark Snow Shovel A new shoveling tool, invented to help tackle hard-packed snow and ice, is making it easier for Canadians to clean their driveways. The Shark Snow Shovel is a 2-in-1 shovel that features an easy bolt action swivel mechanism allowing you to switch between a blade with “shark” teeth and a straight blade, easily reducing the time and energy you need to shovel snow. The Shark Snow Shovel has been tested by industry professionals and has been proven to make it easier for people tackling snow and stubborn ice. Not only does the Shark Snow Shovel remove snow, the innovative design features greater strength and durability to clear and remove ice. homehardware.ca $34.97

Green and Blacks Chocolate Green & Black’s premium chocolate has something for every palate including unique flavours like the white chocolate made from Madagascan vanilla and butterscotch with rich notes of toffee. Imported from the UK and available in eleven unique flavours, Green & Black’s indulgent and organic chocolate is the perfect treat. Look for Green & Black’s products in the natural food or specialty chocolate section at your local natural health and organic food shops, independent specialty food stores and select major retailers. greenandblacks.co.uk

Epson EcoTank ® ET-2760 With the EcoTank ET-2760 All-inOne Supertank Printer you can print smarter and stress-free. You don’t even need to worry about frequently refilling expensive ink cartridges – you can get up to two years of ink 1 right out of the box. To make things even easier, the ET-2760 features voiceactivated printing so multitasking parents can print out those work documents, school forms and recipes hands-free. Combined with the ability to print two-sided documents as well as borderless photos, the ET-2760 is equipped to satisfy the printing needs of the whole family. Epson.ca $379.99

1 Based on average monthly document print volumes of about 50 pages.

K-Duo ™ Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker Create your perfect cup and carafe every time with the K-Duo™ coffee maker. This versatile coffee maker offers the best of both worlds, using both K-Cup ® pods and ground coffee to brew a cup and a carafe of your favourite varieties. The K-Duo Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker lets you brew the perfect amount of fresh, full-flavoured coffee whether you’re hosting friends or just enjoying a cup – and a moment to yourself! Keurig.ca

Bring home wine from Languedoc — the first organic wine region of France As a pioneer of the organic movement in France, the wine producers of the Languedoc region — a coastal region in southern France, extending from Provence to the Pyrenees Mountains and the border with Spain — utilize a wide range of sustainable practices. The quality of the terroir expresses itself in powerful red wines that have charming aromas of dark fruit, spices and the wild hillside vegetation of the Mediterranean coast while the rich whites and full-bodied rosés are balanced by extreme freshness. Selecting a bottle from the wine region of Languedoc is choosing a greener planet and a healthier way of living. LCBO.com

Hot chocolate from the Second Cup! Second Cup’s iconic hot chocolates come in three flavours: Classic Hot Chocolate, White Hot Chocolate and Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate. They are perfect to have on hand for post-winter outdoor activities. Second Cup’s iconic hot chocolate is also a part of their Clean Label lineup, which means it has no artificial colours and flavours, preservatives or high fructose corn syrup. For last-minute Valentine’s gift, Second Cup has e-gift cards that can be sent directly to the recipients inbox. secondcup.com $9.95

K-Café ® Single Serve Coffee, Latte & Cappuccino Maker Whether brewing coffee, or making lattes, with the K-Café ® coffee maker, the options are endless. Use the coffee SHOT to brew a concentrated shot of coffee and froth your choice of fresh milk, including skim, plus soy & almond to create a creamy latte or frothy cappuccino. Enjoy your latte or cappuccino hot or use the COLD setting to froth cold milk for a wonderfully refreshing iced version of your favourite beverage. With its sleek design and ease of use, it will surely to become the star appliance in your kitchen. Just brew, froth, enjoy! Keurig.ca $249.99

Savour the wines of Spain Beyond the major style and varieties, Spain has a lot to offer for those willing to explore. Fresh whiltes from Albarino, Viura or Verdejo, bright and aromatic rosés, reds made with a range of grapes like Carinena, Babal, Mencia or Graciano, or even the wonderful and unique taste of Sherry. There’s a reason why Spain has become the largest exporter of wine in the world: there’s really something for everyone, growing in this diverse and sunny country. From potluck dinner to impressing the most demanding wine lover at a formal dinner, there is something for everyone from the many wine regions of Spain. LCBO.com

Celebrating life’s small pleasures with Beaujolais wines Fresh and easy to drink, Beaujolais wines are versatile, and can be appreciated on their own or with Peking duck, even a tuna steak. For vegetarian options, pairing Beaujolais wines with an ever-popular poke bowl is a sure bet. For wines that will add a touch of joy to the weeknight, Beaujolais AOP are your go-to. The vines grow mostly in the south of the Beaujolais region where the soil is made up of marls, limestone, clay, schist and granite. With smooth tannins, refreshing acidity and generous aromas of crunchy red fruits, Beaujolais reds particularly shine when served lightly chilled. They also lend themselves well to a raclette grill with local cheese and game, dim sum baskets or even a selection of homemade pizzas. LCBO.com

Popular paint colours that stand the test of time Paint is fundamental to any space and choosing a quality product with a timeless colour and finish will allow you to feel confident that your home’s look and feel will have stylish longevity. With Benjamin Moore Gennex ® Colour Technology, you can be sure of durability, colour consistency and flawless results, proven to last. Whether your home is contemporary, mid-century modern or traditional, only a few colours have proven as timeless and able to complement such diverse settings as blue, grey and white. Visit the Website for ideas, the 2020 Colour of the Year & Colour Trends Palette, plus colour pairing ideas to enliven your home. benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/colour-overview