We’ve been having the perfect summer for ice cream in the Annapolis Valley. It’s been hot and sunny which makes the perfect excuse to get ice cream, and I’ve been doing just that! A month or two ago I asked my social media followers to tell me their favourite ice cream joints here in the […]
Your Reason is NOT an EXCUSE
I’ve talked about this before but it begs repeating – a reason is not the same as an excuse. Especially when it comes to exercise, people tend to beat themselves up about missing a workout or going off their plan and try to come up with a good “excuse” as to why they didn’t go […]
Feeling Refreshed at La Belle Brise Maison #reFRESHretreatCB
Back on the Victoria Day weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of attending the first reFRESH Retreat organized by the amazing Lori of Farm Fresh Style. Lori, Colleen from Curtains Are Open, Laura from My Life in the Sun, and I headed to Grand Etang, Cape Breton to spend our weekend in the most beautiful AirBNB at La […]
Night Routines are the *NEW* Morning Routines with Kayla Short
Today’s podcast episode is such a great episode. My dear friend Kayla Short from www.shortpresents.com joins me to talk about night routines and why we think they are the new morning routines – or at least should be! 😉 I feel compelled to tell you that the milkshake in this photo was consumed by yours truly […]
Summer Wardrobe Essentials
I realize it still feels more like March than May, but on days like last Saturday when we got a glimpse of summer, it got me thinking about a few summer wardrobe essentials. There are a few pieces that every girl should have in her closet ready to go when the sun finally decides to […]
Books that stick with you are the best books with Lori Byrne
I am so flipping excited this morning because the very first episode of #BookChat on the podcast just went live!! One of the things I’ve wanted to do ever since dreaming up the idea to start a podcast was to have a series that happened just once a month talking about books – and it’s […]
50 Alternative Self-Care Activities with Heather Laura Clarke
Self-care isn’t all professional massages and face masks, sometimes it looks a lot more like organizing lego and playing retro video games. In today’s episode, Heather Laura Clarke from heathershandmadelife.com discuss 50 alternative self-care activities we enjoy that might have you looking at self-care in a whole new way! I knew I wanted to have Heather […]
Are you GAINING weight? Or are you weight stable?
How many times have you got on the scale and saw a larger number than the previous time and felt your heart drop, felt your self-esteem drop, felt your spirits drop? If you are like most North Americans, it’s happened more times than you care to recall. But I bet you haven’t stopped to think […]
Safety Tips for Female Travelers with Jenna MacDonald
I am so incredibly excited about this week’s podcast because I am interviewing my good friend Jenna MacDonald from There’s A Shoe For That. Jenna is joining me today to share her safety tips for female travelers. Jenna is a seasoned traveler who often travels alone for work but is also experienced at traveling alone with […]
Easter Bird’s Nest Cookies
If there is one thing my family has come to expect over the years, it’s that I’ll make my Bird’s Nest Cookies every Easter. I’ve been making them for probably 20 or more years now, and I don’t think I’ve ever missed a year making them for Easter. They are totally addictive, I’m not sure […]