Spring is in the air and so too is Mother Nature's calling to revitalize, rejuvenate and rejoice. After a long and stress-filled winter, I know I feel compelled to escape the everyday, indulge in some rest and relaxation, and celebrate the beauty of the season, which also happens to be replete with many a birthday. Luckily, I had a little help from Hallmark in finding the perfect gifts for my family and friends. First up is this beautiful Mark & Hall Camel Colorblock Tote Bag, featured above. Stripes are always fashionable and this handbag has the perfect blend of simplistic style and practicality. It's a steal at a special value of $14.95. Featuring comfortable shoulder straps and a reinforced bottom panel in attractive vegan leather, it pairs beautifully with a matching embossed luggage tag and passport holder set. We gifted this as a bon-voyage-slash-early-birthday gift for my sister-in-law who is living in Italy for a few months while she works on writing her cookbook. But it would also make a great gift for a graduate, honeymooning bride and groom, or a friend journeying abroad. We also threw in a botanical inspired Floral Grey Scarf, available at a special price of $9.95.

For the littles celebrating springtime birthdays or kindergarten graduation, check out these new Happy Go Luckys mini plush toys ($12.95). The Springtime collection includes Twirp, the adorable chick, who is as mighty as he is little, his friend, Boe Kay the flower, who loves to brighten everyone's day and the street-smart gray bunny, Hip Hop, who bounces through the day with a style all his own. And of course, I can't forget Floral Print Floppy Snoopy ($12.95). This stuffed animal screams "spring" and is just begging for little hugs!

Finally, whether you're going away for the weekend or planning a staycation filled with yoga and meditation, don't forget to spoil yourself. Hallmark's Hot + Cold aromatherapy Lavender Comfort Wrap ($34.95) soothes, relaxes and rejuvenates achy shoulders, sore spots on lower and upper back or the tummy area for relief of uncomfortable cramps. It features a blend of aromatic herbs known and selected for their qualities to calm, soothe, and release stress, including flax seed, lavender, chamomile, peppermint, spearmint, lemon grass, rosemary, cinnamon and other natural ingredients. While you let the wrap do its thing, chill on the sofa in a pair of "Just Chill" lotus flower slippers. These fun and casual slippers are soft and cozy, and retail for $29.95. And remember to rehydrate and remind yourself that glamour has no age limit with a sassy 17-ounce water bottle, featuring a double-wall construction and a screw-top lid. Need somewhere to store them all while on your mini getaway? Check out their classic faux-leather Mark & Hall zippered tote. It features two decorative tassels, gold-tone expansion zippers and a bright floral-lined interior that makes it easy to find what you're looking for. It also includes a zippered interior pocket and a detachable zippered wristlet.

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Disclosure: I received product to help facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

If I had my druthers, I would spend most of my days assembling puzzles, crafting, colouring, and doing yoga. I find these to be great activities to free the mind of everyday worries, adding a sense of calm to what can otherwise be a life of busy chaos. This is why I am super excited to share with you that, not only will I be continuing on as a member of the Love, Hallmark Blogger Panel for the seventh consecutive year, Hallmark also recognizes the importance of mental wellness and relaxation. This means, you will find more fabulous products in their stores that will help you make the most out of "me time", from calming décor and candles to colouring books and yes, even puzzles!

This Sunday, January 29, join Hallmark in celebrating National Puzzle Day and hop on board the relaxation trend. If you love puzzles as much as I do, then you will love Hallmark's premium quality puzzles. The pieces are sturdy and lock together in place very well. For review, I received a vibrant 550-piece puzzle "Bright, Bold & Happy" seen above and a stunning 1000-piece puzzle called "Tropical Wonders." If you prefer to colour, check out "The Art of Mindfulness: A Coloring Book of Inspiring Designs" filled with 45 easy-to-remove perforated designs with inspirational quotes and exclusive artwork. Or pick up a colouring plaque that you can later display on your wall. Whatever you choose, be sure to sit back, relax and enjoy your day your way.

A few years ago, my husband and I visited the One of a Kind Show in Toronto where we purchased three diffusers, one for each of our bedrooms. The diffusers we purchased for the kids' rooms also doubled as a night light since they had an LED lamp. The capacity was 100 mL, which I thought would be sufficient, but we ended up using it a lot more frequently than I had anticipated and I would have to refill the reservoir quite often. An upgrade was definitely in order. Then, earlier this month, I received an Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser / Ultrasonic Cool Mist Aroma Humidifier from AUKEY for review and I knew this would be the perfect replacement.

This ultra-silent aromatherapy diffuser is an excellent example of form meets function. Its contemporary teardrop design suits the modern home or office and the built-in LED lamp with seven colour options easily adapts to your mood. You can choose from dim and bright lighting, as well as changing or fixed colours. The timer lets you run the diffuser for 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours or continuously, and the auto shut-off feature will turn it off once the water is used up. 

Aside from the obvious benefit of having a diffuser with a capacity that is three times as large as our old diffuser, I really like how quiet it is, especially given the fact that we use it frequently throughout the night. It is very easy to use and the humidifier comes in extra handy during the winter months when we experience very dry air. Our favourite essential oils to use with our new diffuser are eucalyptus radiata, tea tree, lemon and orange - sweet.

The Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser / Ultrasonic Cool Mist Aroma Humidifier from AUKEY, available for purchase on Amazon.ca, currently retails for $44.95 and is eligible for free shipping.