NIRA'S HOT LIST – May 2023
Nira’s Hot List Contributed by Virgin Radio Morning Show Co-Host Nira Arora | @niraarora
May is The Month Of Mom
May is here and even though Mother’s Day has come and gone, I believe the entire month should be ‘the month of Mom’. One day is simply not enough – we deserve to keep the celebration going!
I honestly took mom appreciation to the next level after I became a mom myself. The commitment, the time, the care, and all the sacrifice. Wow – parenting ain't easy! It may have been difficult to plan something for yourself on Mother’s Day – I get it. That’s why I If you’re like me - you might decide to wrap up the month with a little something-something for yourself. Why not?!
Here are a few ideas for how to continue the love for ALL moms, including yourself for the rest of May.
xoxo Nira
Nira’s Hot List was shot at S+L Kitchen & Bar South Surrey.
Aashi Blowout Brush
It’s time to offer your hair the kind of blow out you can usually only get at the salon! It’s now available from the comfort of your own home thanks to this hot air brush. The Aashi Blowout Brush is a versatile weapon in any hair care arsenal.
The tangle-free brush with its massaging tips style your hair as the precisely placed air flow vents help dry your hair. So if you are a fan of volume and lift this is your hair’s secret weapon! Get a blow out, volume, and straighten all in one go!
Empress Elderflower Rose Gin
There’s a new Gin in town! Inspired by our beautiful location in Victoria, British Columbia, Empress Elderflower Rose Gin pays homage to the 'City of Gardens,' where flowers blossom nearly year-round. Being an Island girl, I definitely have a soft spot for this one! The fresh, floral botanicals create a delicate spirit with a distinctive all-natural rose hue. And yes this will feel familiar to you it’s from the makers of the #1-selling premium gin, Empress 1908 Indigo Gin.
The Empress Elderflower Rose Gin is a must try!
Distilled with 9 unique botanicals, including juniper berries, rose petals, elderflower, lavender, orange peel, orris root, cinnamon, coriander and black carrot.
They use a unique combination of red rose petals and black carrots to achieve its stunning ruby hue. Roses are a traditional gin botanical with a beautiful floral note and a delicate aroma. The black carrot adds a touch of sweetness and enhances and maintains our rich ruby colour.
Blue Ruby - Cause We Care Foundation
Here is an amazing way to be able to give back to the community and make a difference. You can donate and shop to support single-mother led families with the Cause We Care Foundation.
Cause We Care Foundation has collaborated with Blue Ruby to recognize and support those who are raising their children alone and who are in difficult circumstances. The Vancouver-based, grassroots charity has made it their mission to invest in low-income single mothers and their families, with a goal to help them achieve financial independence and lead the way to brighter futures.
Blue Ruby Jewellery: A long-standing partner of Cause We Care, Blue Ruby has raised over $1 million over the past ten years to support the Foundation through donating 100% of proceeds from Blue Ruby x Cause We Care collections. The latest spring 2023 collection features locally handcrafted 14k gold filled chains and beads, accented with aquamarine, apatite and fluorite stones, inspired by cool water tones and golden rays of sunshine. The collection features six new bracelets and three new necklaces.
Learn more and donate online at www.causewecare.org
Vintage Ink Wine
I love trying different wines but I absolutely love it when I try a wine and get blown away with the price-point. This Spring I wanted to test out some new drinks to prepare for Summer entertaining. If you do too, I suggest to give Vintage Ink Wine a try.
Vintage Ink Wine is one of BC’s top Okanagan wine brands – giving us white, red and rose. Their winemakers are masters of their craft, producing premium wines using locally-cultivated Okanagan grapes and experimenting with wine aging in tequila and whisky barrels.
I also love the artistry of their wine labels - SO cool!