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Continue reading →: Almost Autumn: Holding On Till Sweater Season
It’s been a little while, but the past few weeks have just been a little crazy. Work has been hectic and prepping for baby’s arrival has definitely taken up a lot of time. Soon, it will be all about baby snuggles and cozy fall days. Apple picking, pumpkin patch, coloured…
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Continue reading →: Sweater Weather Is a State of Mind: How to Emotionally Survive Summer
Even though the Summer is coming to an end and the Fall is fast approaching, it’s that last stretch of summer days that can be the most taxing emotionally. You’re so close, yet so far away from those moody, cooler days. Here are some tips and tricks to get through…
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Continue reading →: Banana Bread Four Ways
Who doesn’t love banana bread? It’s sweet, moist, great with coffee or tea. And everyone claims to have THE best banana bread recipe. I don’t know that I’ve completely perfected my banana bread yet, but this weekend I decided to get a little creative a try something different. I was…
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Continue reading →: Fall Flavours for Hot Days
One of my all time favourite things about the Fall is the food. There is just something so comforting about seasonal foods like soups and pastas, roasted meats and fragrant herbs and spices. I’ve definitely already started planning out some of my special Fall meals for this year, but in…
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Continue reading →: Journaling for Baby
A few months back, I was listening to a podcast and the guest was talking about their father and how he had kept a journal when she was growing up. She was given the journal when he passed, and even though they hadn’t always had the best relationship, she realized…
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Continue reading →: Waiting for Baby: Becoming a Mom at 39
When I was younger, I always had this vision of what my life would look like when I was a certain age. I had big plans and big dreams, but life has a funny way of humbling us as humans. We think that there is this big beautiful timeline that…
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Continue reading →: Long Weekend Getaway
Sometimes it’s nice just to get out of town for a few hours. This long weekend, my partner and I decided to do just that. It was a beautiful weekend so we figured, why not enjoy the weather and visit a nearby town for the day. We got up early…
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Continue reading →: Lazy-Day Activities That Feel Like Fall (Even in 30-Degree Heat)
Even though it is still hot and humid outside, there is no question that Fall is soon approaching, and I cannot wait! Even though we may have to wait another couple of months for us to truly enjoy the cooler weather, there are still plenty of ways to slow down…
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Continue reading →: Fall Inspired Fashion for When it’s Too Hot for Flannel
Summer fashion has always been a challenge for me, especially as someone who is on the curvy side, and of a certain age. It just feels like the cute outfits are geared more towards the hip, tiny teenagers, while the curvy adults are left with ugly cold shoulder tops and…
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Continue reading →: Weekend Roundup
This weekend was a little more calm than our usual weekends these days. Don’t get me wrong, I love a relaxing weekend and will definitely take full advantage of them while I can, but sometimes they can be a little, shall I say it? Boring. Friday started out like your…
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