The Best BC Yoga for Self Love #Atozselflove
One year ago 4 acquaintances went to Bowen Island for the very first #AtoZSelflove Yoga retreat and in simple words, it was magical. Arrived as acquaintances and left as amazing friends. All in need of a little self-love for whatever reason and left rested and educated on how important yoga & meditation is for your […]
Self-Love Is Not Easy But It’s Worth It!
It has officially been a year since this self-love journey began. You may recall my post from last year where I came clean about how long I had been neglecting myself. I was determined to change. Never in a million years did I picture myself being the one criticizing myself the most! Last year I […]
The Secret Dinner: A Night To Inspire!
They say two heads are better than one! My blogging bestie Katherine from Our Happy Place and I are actually living proof of that saying! We created Captured In Squares in February of 2017, a photo styling business to provide businesses with eye-catching images for their social media and promotional needs. We recently launched our website […]
Lemonade Mimosa- A Grown-Up Twist On A Childhood Classic
There is something about a lemonade stand that pulls on my heartstrings. I was one of those kids who was always looking for ways to make a buck. I did lemonade stands, newspaper routes, and even hauled 2×4’s for my Dad. Safe to assume that I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. But why should kids […]
Delicious Double Chocolate Chip Raspberry Cookies {Recipe}
Have You Ever Tried Fresh Raspberry Cookies? Did you even know Double Chocolate Chip Raspberry Cookies were a real thing? Ok, Y’all are going to think I’m weird and honestly, I wouldn’t blame you if you did….I have a berry phobia! Let me explain! Berries are a mystery, you never really know what it’s going to […]
When I Realized Those Pants Do Make Me Look Fat!
DISCLAIMER: Before we get started, this post is not intended to make anyone feel bad about themselves but to realize that sometimes it is actually the clothes doing more harm than good or in my case… the pants! Selecting the correct pair of pants for your body is going to help not only you look […]
This Recipe Will Have You “Wonton” More!
I have a real soft spot for Wontons and Spring Rolls. I make my own spring rolls and no, I won’t share that recipe with you! A girl has to have some secrets! Wontons have made their way into my food loving heart and now I want to share with our favourite meatless Wonton recipe […]
A Nutritional Struggle: Fueling Your Body To Go The Distance
Though it feels like eons ago, completing my first 10KM run was just mere weeks ago. I’ve had several people reach out to see what the hardest part about running a 10km was and for me, that answer was easy, it was nutrition! I had written earlier that I was one of those people who thought you […]
My Deepest, Darkest, Dirtiest Secret And How It Changed My Life!
You read the right. I have a secret! It’s gross and I’m not proud of it! Some people know this about me, some don’t! I’m always honest about it but you’d never believe it until I said it! I cannot hold it in anymore and now I’m ready to share my deepest, darkest, dirtiest secret […]
A Chocolate Waffle A Day Keeps The Hangry Children Away Recipe
Did your parents own a Waffle Iron growing up? Mine never did but I had a friend who’s mom would make waffles every Sunday morning! You can bet where I was every Sunday morning?! Yup, I was at Kim’s house waiting for waffles to be made. I remember those waffles right down to the taste […]
Five Tips to Consider When Booking A Photographer or Videographer For A Destination Wedding!
My husband and I had our wedding in 2013 in Las Vegas. Yes, it sounds cheesy but I assure you that it was nothing but class, well the pink limo with a stripper pole maybe not but the rest was all class! I brought along a girlfriend who happened to be an amazing photographer to […]
A Delicious Easy Twist On A Classic Korean Beef Bowl
Growing up in Saskatchewan, we ate mostly red meat! Pork Chops on occasion, however, it was typically steak, roast, and ground beef . My husband and children aren’t so much a fan of that kind of beef frequency, so for a long time we had switched to ground chicken or turkey but that too gets […]
Taco Tuesday Will Never Be The Same: Chicken Tortilla Soup
I’ve mentioned before that Taco Tuesday is quite the event around here with Ava. I’m positive the copious amounts of hot sauce I consumed while pregnant with her has fueled her love for tacos. We’ve had a cold snap here in Vancouver, so something to warm up in the innards was exactly what we needed. […]
Bacon Makes Everything Better… Especially Cookies
I promised you another cookie recipe in our last post HERE and lately we’ve been on a fun adventure of taking our favourite comfort foods and giving them a little twist! Today’s recipe is my husband’s favourite cookie.. Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies! Bacon in Cookies. it’s actually a thing. Bacon in cookies?! The sweet […]
One Of Many Christmas Traditions: Mocha Brownie Cookies
Growing up my fondest memories during the holidays were not the toys that we received. The traditions were what made the holidays so special, even as an adult they still are! Every year we put the same decorations on the tree, ate the same dinner, snacked on the same treats, and we were together. Last […]
The Five things I Learned About Running and My Favourite Essentials!
August 31st, I set out on a journey to reclaim my life. I learned much about myself but also about a whole new side army of products that made running ultimately my favourite and healthiest addiction! Ultimately, I wanted to stop making excuses. The goal was to be able to play outside without being out […]
The Perfect Local Getaway At Nectar Yoga BNB *VIDEO*
A getaway doesn’t need to take you far from home; there are plenty of local places such as Nectar Yoga BNB on Bowen Island. Just 15 minutes from Vancouver, all you need to refresh, recharge and refocus yourself is right there! This getaway was everything I needed and more! I want to set the tone […]
Postpartum Depression – Let’s Talk About It!
Postpartum Depression is not a secret, when we talk about it, we can stop the whispers behind closed doors! It’s terrible and I had it, along with many other mothers and not just 1st-time mothers. It can also happen to adoptive mothers. Did you know that 1 in 8 mothers will experience PPD? Next time […]
5 Tips To Travelling With Kids On VIA Rail
Earlier this summer I wrote a blog post about the break up of travelling with kids by airplane. I was a week or so away from boarding a plane to Saskatoon with the two girls and it ended up being our worst travel experience to date. It got me thinking while in Saskatoon, there has […]
You Can’t Run With Us + Free Download
To the Mom who decided that I wasn’t fast enough to run with her, that I couldn’t keep up. Who decided that she didn’t want to run with me anymore after my first time.. shame on you! Thankfully, I am the most stubborn person I know besides my oldest daughter. You could have really done […]
Nothing Says Love Like 100% Natural SkinCare Products
Everyone can agree that a nice long bath or hot shower can do the soul wonders! More often than not, mothers are not afforded the luxury of taking our time. Little things like your favourite lotion, or a good scrub can turn your day right around! Now roll out the red carpet because I need […]
I Let My Shame Over Power My Life! My Hard Truth!
I spent this summer and last summer hiding inside in shame. The heat has hit me in ways I’ve never know before. I used to live in the sun, couldn’t get enough! After 2 kids and a few years older, I am not able to tolerate heat any longer. At least that is the story […]
Is Guilt Getting In The Way Of Your Wellness? #AtoZSelfLove
As women, we more often than not put our own well-being on the back burner! I don’t remember the last time I made my wellness a priority! I say wellness because I am not just talking about my external self but internally we need love there too! I’ve always poured every ounce of myself into […]
The D-Word; It Would Have Been Their Anniversary!
Today would have been their anniversary! 39 years of marriage, which sadly is no longer! This is the first time I’ll have written about this subject but surely not the last. It’s one thing to pour your heart out to friends and say it! It’s a whole other to type out the d-word for people […]
Cabo San Lucas: Part One
As many of you know, my husband and I just traveled to Cabo San Lucas to film one of his friends getting married. This trip marks my first time outside of Canada and the US. We were only gone for a few days, but it was an experience of a lifetime. After a very short […]
3 Resolutions I Will Not Be Keeping!
New Years comes and people get up in arms about resolutions. Not this girl.. I’m choosing to be kind to others, therefore there are 3 resolutions I will not be keeping! “I’m going to kick this coffee addiction! I’m going to drink less! I’m going to exercise more!” Well you can thank me later because I […]
Mashed Potato Spring Rolls
Few people will tell you that potatoes, rice and plain pasta that they should not be kept in the fridge and that you should throw them away if not eaten. I ain’t one to throw away food if it’s not bad especially mashed potatoes. So I’ve come up with a solution after having dinner at Joey […]