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5 Things to Know about 2 Week Old Chicks

Homesteading

June 20, 2021

I can’t believe how big our baby chicks are getting already! We have learned so many things in a short amount of time. Here are 5 things you need to know about 2 week old chicks: #1 Check for pasty butt This is just as gross as it sounds! But we had 3 chicks with […]

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Meet our Baby Chicks – So Floofy!

Homesteading

June 5, 2021

We finally did it! After talking about getting chickens for literally a decade, we decided this year was the year that we would finally commit. We are now the proud parents of 8 little baby chicks and it’s been so much fun! We chose heritage breeds that are suited for our cold climate and that […]

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All The Details on Our Sunroom Addition

Home

May 18, 2021

When we first moved into our 1990s bungalow in 2008 we had big dreams for it. 10 years later we finally made some of those dreams come true and the space I’m most grateful for is our sunroom addition. We call it our screen room or 3 season room, but whatever you want to call […]

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How to Create a Perfectly Undone Floral Arrangement

Lifestyle

May 9, 2021

If you have ever wondered how to create a perfectly undone floral arrangement this tutorial is for you! I teamed up with Anita from Florals by Anita to bring you all the best tips and tricks for creating a beautiful floral arrangement that is free-flowing, natural and organic. Anita’s philosophy is that flowers should be […]

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5 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Lifestyle

May 8, 2021

Trying to decide what to get Mom this year, but left it a little late? Here are 5 last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day! #1 gift cards The easiest way to make sure a gift arrives on time is to send an e-card. Purchase a gift card to your Mom’s favourite store online and have […]

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A Minimal & Sustainable Mother’s Day Tablescape

Lifestyle

May 8, 2021

This Mother’s Day I wanted to create a minimal, sustainable and pretty table setting using only what I already owned, what could be composted or consumed, or what could be given away! I also didn’t want it to take more than 15 minutes to set up. I love creating beautiful tablescapes and cozy, inviting moments […]

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Presents for Every Mom

Lifestyle

April 11, 2021

If you are wondering what to get your Mom this year for Mother’s Day, I’ve got you covered! I’ve rounded a Mother’s Day Gift Guide with some of my favourite gifting ideas for every type of Mom. Top Ten Gifts for Mom We all need to focus on our physical and mental health more than […]

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A Bunny Themed Kids Easter Tablescape

Home

March 21, 2021

It’s become a tradition in our house to decorate our little eat-in kitchen table for each holiday, birthday, etc… The girls get up and run straight to the kitchen in the morning. It’s so fun to see them happy and excited and it doesn’t take much to set it up and add a few treats […]

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5 Simple & Fun Easter Decor Ideas

Home

March 21, 2021

I love Easter! The pastel colours, the cute bunnies, and of course the warmer temperatures after our long winters! I like to decorate my home for Spring and layer in the following 5 traditional Easter decor ideas in a fun but subtle way. #1 Eggs It’s Easter so of course, there must be eggs! I […]

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How to Clean Your Home Naturally

Lifestyle

March 14, 2021

This past year cleaning our homes has been a hot topic! I’ve heard a lot of talk about cleaning with Tide powder, bleach etc… but the chemicals in most commercial cleaning products are just plain scary. By eliminating toxins from our daily cleaning rituals in the house, we give our immune systems one less thing […]

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