#BellLetsTalk: My Personal Struggle with Mental Health

Image via Pinterest I honestly debated whether or not I was going to write a post. However, today is #BellLetsTalk day in Canada. Starting eight years ago, Bell’s Let’s Talk day helps create a new conversation about mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s statistics on mental health in Canada are: ·         1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness ·         By the age of 40, around 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness ·         Anxiety disorders affect 5% of the household population,...

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Affordable Spring Clothes!

I’m currently curled up on my couch watching Friends. I spent the morning in urgent care. After a month of debilitating migraines, hearing and vision loss and so much more, I finally have a diagnosis. An inner ear infection and a fluid build up behind my ear canal. Time to take some antibiotics and rest up. I decided that since I’m lying on the couch until it goes away, I would write a blog post. It’s freezing outside, however, I’m having daydreams about warmer weather. I can’t wait for farmer’s markets, fresh produce, walking Mater all the time and sitting on the deck reading with a cup of tea. Most of all, I love spring clothes. I thought today that I would share some adorable and...

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links + loves

Honestly, I have said so many times the past few days “is this week ever going to end”? It did because it’s Monday AKA a new week. I’m so happy for that. On a more positive note, this links + loves is going to be huge because I am procrastinating and hiding my fur babies in my office. P.S. has anyone else been having issues with their Spotify? My friend and I were talking about the other day and she said she was having the same issue as me. When it’s on, it’ll randomly shut off. Let me know if you’re in the same boat! As per usual, as I write this article I have the same three songs on repeat – Mess is Mine, Sleep on the Floor and Georgia. They’re my three favourite songs and I...

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Why Long-Term Care Homes and the Government Are Failing Our Seniors

I debated how I was going to write this post, but I decided to write in a blog post instead of on Facebook. Yesterday, a friend of mine shared an article done by CBC’s Marketplace on long-term care homes in Ontario. At first I was surprised but then I watched the 22 minute long video that Marketplace released. You can watch it here. This video is extremely eye opening for people who don’t understand long term care home’s staffing. In Ontario, the Early Childhood Educators Act has a staffing ratio for children to educators; yet, the Long Term Care Act does not. I had a conversation with a friend’s mom a few months about this very issue. As she is a retired ECE who was researching...

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My Current Home Décor Wish List

As I get older, the more I want stuff for my future home. I have it planned perfectly. Whites, greys and blues. With a bit of colour occasionally. I thought I would share the tons of items that I want for my future home! I have wanted a Le Creuset teapot for years. This grand teapot is on sale, I’m especially loving the grey colour. This bar cart is so cute! This vintage style popcorn maker is honestly one of the cutest things I’ve seen in a long time. I think this owl shaped Kate Spade vase is super cute. It would look so good with daisies in it. This mason jar blender is amazing. Plus, it’s under $50. This kitchen wall storage is perfect for tight spaces. This Kate...

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Gift Guide: Valentine's Gifts (for yourself!)

I’ve been sitting here all day trying to decide what I wanted to write about. I remembered that I had my heart set on a blog post on gifts to treat yo’ self if you’re single (or if you’re not) this Valentine’s Day. I’m writing in a links + loves format instead of paragraphs. This bralette from Aerie is so cute and these matching panties make such a cute set! This t shirt and these leggings are such a cute set for lounging around the house. I am obsessed with this sleep cardigan from Gap. Plus, it’s on sale! Although a little more pricey, this peplum sweatshirt is so cute! I have fallen in love with chenille for comfort. How cute is this sweater? These slippers by Toms...

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Links + Loves

I’m sitting here on a Friday night pre-writing my blog post for Monday. What a wild life I live. In my defense though, it is my weekend to work and I would rather be curled up doing nothing than feeling like garbage tomorrow. Since I am spending my Friday night writing this, I promise there’s lots of good links in this post! This cover of Stay With Me by Sam Smith is amazing. I could listen to it all day, every day. This is the one song I can listen to a million times and never get sick of.   I will never get sick of this song, either. I am absolutely obsessed with this song lately. It’s been on my playlist for weeks now and I can’t get enough of it. Another song...

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85 Gluten Free Vegan Recipes

Wow. I have yet to share a recipe roundup in 2018. I love recipe roundups. See also: 101 Gluten-Free Recipes for the Holidays, 20 Healthy(ish) Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes and 50 Gluten-Free Christmas Treats. My New Year’s resolution was to cut meat out of my diet. I’ve been gluten-free since 2011 as well. Today, I thought I would share 85 gluten-free and vegan recipes for you to try while it’s still cold out in 2018! Appetizers Sesame Glazed Cauliflower Wings Buffalo Cauliflower Wings with Ranch Cranberry Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower Wings Cauliflower Hot Wings   Mashed Potato Fritters Crispy Baked Mac and Cheese Balls Baked Artichokes with Smoked Paprika Aioli Sauces...

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Must Have Resort Wear!

I have such a love/hate relationship with winter. I love how pretty snow is. I hate the cold. I love how cute resort wear is. I hate that I’m too broke to go on a holiday this winter. However, I thought I would share some cute resort wear plus some travel essentials! Set the Serene Swimsuit Top // Set the Serene High-Waisted Swimsuit Bottom How cute is this bathing suit though?! I’ll be honest – I’m extremely self-conscious in a bathing suit. However with the high waisted bottoms and full coverage top, this is such a flattering cut. I love the dotted pastel print as well as the botanical red. Aerie Tie Back One Piece Swimsuit I honestly get so excited every February when Aerie...

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Gift Guide: Galentine’s Day

Well it still may be 29 days away but it’s never too early to think about Valentine’s Day and the perfect gift! Today I’ve shared over 20 gift ideas for Galentine’s Day! What’s Galentine’s Day you may ask? If you didn’t watch Parks and Rec, it is a legitimate question. It’s described by Leslie Knope as: "Oh, it's only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It's like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas." In Parks and Rec, Leslie gave each of her best friends a 5 000 word essay as to why she loved them so much, a mosaic portrait...

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Links + Loves

Links and loves is my favourite blog post of the week to be honest. I’m currently writing this post three days in advanced, so here’s to hoping I don’t find anything I love over the weekend. Oops. This cauliflower and red pepper soup sounds delicious! It’s packed with chickpeas, turmeric, cayenne pepper and so much more! This homemade chai latte mix is to die for!  The Yoga Kitchen is a cookbook that focuses on the mindfulness of eating well. It has gluten-free and vegetarian meals to help your balance and mind. 5 new workout trends to switch up your workout! How cute is this Friends colouring book? I love Le Creuset. How cute is this teapot? I especially love...

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The Cutest Homemade Home Décor Items

I hate crappy weather. I’m lying in bed with Mater and Oliver with me, listening to my favourite playlist. As I’m writing this, Georgia by Vance Joy is on and I think everyone who knows me knows that it’s one of my favourite songs; so, it’s okay. However, I’ve been battling a nasty migraine, sore back and creaky knees with this weather for the last two days. Anyways… enough about me. I decided that I would share some cute homemade décor items from Etsy. I did a Christmas gift guide in December with a similar theme that went over well. Everything on this list is from Ontario, which is cool but some are vendors local to me! So be sure to check out where the shop is. But First, Coffee...

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links + loves

I’m snowed in! Not really though… my dad came over and blew snow so I can get out of the driveway. Either way, I’m curled up in bed watching Friends with a cup of tea. I’ve previously mentioned how I still no shame use Tumblr. I am obsessed wth chafea, I could spend hours looking at the pictures she reblogs. This very veggie minestrone soup sounds perfect for this snowy day! Plus, it’s gluten free and vegan. This cranberry clementine white sangria is perfect for the winter. I love this rose Bluetooth speaker. This snow sucks but this bathing suit has me daydreaming about a holiday somewhere tropical. I used to hate chenille. However, I picked up these socks on Boxing...

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10 Must-Try Dessert Recipes!

Growing up, dessert was always my favourite course! As I get older, they’re still my favourite. Especially a giant apple crisp in the fall with butterscotch ice cream. Yum! Today, I thought I would share 10 desserts that look particularly appealing. Plus all ten are gluten-free! Dessert and gluten-free food, sounds like a win-win to me! Apple Rose Tart with Maple Custard & Walnut Crust Gluten Free Dutch Apple Pie Grain-Free Cranberry Slab Pie Gluten-Free Pear Cranberry Crisp Skillet Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Grain-Free Pumpkin Sticky Buns Vegan Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Little Debbie’s Gluten Free Brownies (great copycat recipe!) Nutella Chocolate Gluten...

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