After the holidays I always crave simplicity! I love layering in cozy textures and seasonal décor for the holidays, but I’m a minimalist at heart. With the New Year comes a distinct desire for less…of everything! Each year, sometimes starting as soon as Dec 26, I do a thorough post-Christmas purge! I love returning the […]
So we’ve all seen those glorious and perfectly organized rainbow pantries on Pinterest and online. And I’ll admit I’m a little bit obsessed with all the beautiful images of pristine pantry organization! But are they actually attainable? Can you actually decant every single item into clear storage containers, organize your tea bags by colour, and […]
Clutter has been proven to be stressful and stress can cause both physical and mental health issues! Simplify your daily life with this easy to follow list of 100 things to declutter during quarantine! During this time of social distancing, some donation and recycling centres may be closed so get creative! Arrange porch drop off […]
I love having fresh flowers in the house! But flowers can be expensive, especially beautiful arrangements from professional florists! Luckily it’s easy to fill your house with flowers for way less. Here’s how I make the most out of inexpensive grocery store flowers! I found these bouquets at Costco, one of my favourite sources for […]
These simple Cherry Ningxia Creamsicles are not only fruity and delicious, but they are packed with superfoods and antioxidant goodness! My girls love these and I love that they are getting a healthy treat that isn’t full of high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors. They are easy to make and provide a refreshing boost […]
Having a cut flower garden has always been a dream of mine! But I’ve always been a little intimidated and I didn’t know where to start! So I asked my friend Jen at The Flowering Farmhouse for her advice on cut flower gardening for beginners! Why Cut Flower Gardens “To plant a garden is to […]
Have you been hearing about minimalism non-stop lately? Me too! And I’m loving it, but it’s also intimidating! The thought of giving up almost everything I own (especially with 2 kids at home) has always seemed unrealistic and out of reach! And I have to admit, I do love pretty things! Then I discovered moderate […]
This year Mother’s Day is going to be different. With the global COVID 19 pandemic ongoing so many of us will be unable to see our loved ones in person. And with mail and shipping services taking longer than usual we may struggle to get a gift to Mom at all! Here are 5 last-minute […]
As much as is doesn’t feel like it right now, social distancing and the COVID 19 pandemic will eventually end. What will life look like when it’s over? In part, that’s up to us! Here are 10 things to do when social distancing ends… #1 Slow Down The number one thing I’ve learned so far […]
I’m a complete homebody and I don’t think I’ve ever spent this much time at home!! With 2 active kids, one large husband, a crazy beagle puppy and my absent-minded self at home it’s chaotic!! If you’ve been wondering how you’ll possibly manage to clean your house during quarantine I’ve made some easy to follow […]