Mili in the City

Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas is around the corner and hopefully you are making your list and checking it twice! I like to get my shopping started nice and early so that I can keep an eye out as I shop and grab that perfect gift. This year, I’ve put together a list of some of my favourite things…

Skincare Basics

If you’re like me, then taking care of your skin is a priority. Our skin is our largest organ and is responsible for so many different functions including: guarding our body from damaging sunlight and other environmental factors expelling antibacterial substances that prevent infection manufacturing vitamin D for converting calcium into healthy bones keeping our…

Things To Do in Toronto (Updated Weekly)

So I’ve tried this a few times now but I think this might be the best way. A consolidation of events by week in ONE place. Phew. Hopefully, for those who have been asking, this will be a central spot, similar to my Toronto Drink Deals Post, that will be a one stop shop for…

A Weekend in Montreal

There was no better way to cap the summer off than taking a weekend trip to Montreal. For those who don’t know me, I was actually born and raised in Montreal and moved to Toronto with my family when I was 15 years old. Yes, this means I was fluent in French and may or…

Sun Protection Basics

Summer is here which means the temperatures are warmer and the sun is stronger than ever. I have to admit, I took sun protection for granted for a really long time. I wouldn’t wear sunscreen and would just assume that because I already have darker skin, that I wouldn’t burn or be affected. Well that…

Shook Kitchen Review

Feels like a minute since I did a good ol’ restaurant review! Its been something you guys have been asking for more of so I will try to do a better job at writing and posting full reviews of the meals and restaurants I experience. Last week I got to check out the newly opened…

Toronto Patio Guide

Update August 22, 2019 – well there’s been a lot of patio hopping this summer which I’m not complaining about at all. I’ve officially visited the first set of patios I had written about and as promised, here are a few more spots I had a chance to check out over the last few months. …

May – Things To Do in Toronto

So I think we’re done with the snow. I might be jinxing myself but I feel it. I’m still wearing a big winter scarf as I write this post so I mean who knows right? In continuing with my promise to give you guys my top 3-5 recommendations of what to do each month, here…

How I Started With Meditation

Thank you for the overwhelming response to wanting to know more about meditation and how I got started with it. I want to preface this post by saying that meditation is a very personal journey and what works for one person may not work for another. Just like trying out a fitness classes or picking…

A Weekend in Scottsdale

There’s nothing like a trip to a warm destination to get you ready for the summer months, especially if you live in Canada where we’re pretty much begging for the heat at this time of year. If you’re following me on Instagram (@thecityismineTO) then you know that I recently took a long overdue girls trip…