Our Basement Renovation
How to Plan a Basement Renovation & How We Designed Ours When it came to starting our basement renovation Adam and I pretty much already knew what we wanted. Basically, a comfy entertainment area for not only us to enjoy but our friends and family too. The renovation was also a way for us to maximize the space in our house with a new baby. So what were our requirements for our dream basement? Keep reading to find out! Basement Bar Area …
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DIY Lactation Cookies
Want to know how to make your own DIY lactation cookies? Keep on reading! Over the past week, I’ve been really craving chocolate chip cookies so I thought since I’m breastfeeding I might as well make lactation cookies to help boost and keep my milk supply up. When creating lactation cookies there are a few ingredients that you want to make sure you’re including. These specific items help to boost your milk supply and are overall good for your health. …
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Charcuterie Board 101
Check out these tips on how to create a charcuterie board for your next party. What Goes on a Charcuterie Board The best thing about a charcuterie board is that pretty much anything can go on one. Cheeses, fruits, vegetables, jams, meats, everything. I like to call it a pretty version of ‘junk on a plate’. Which is pretty much all your favourite things in one spot. How to Assemble a Charcuterie Board Prepare the food – wash and cut and fruits and…
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Why You Should Throw a Pregger Kegger
Invite EVERYONE One of the main reasons Adam and I decided to throw a Pregger Kegger for our friends instead of a traditional shower is that our friends are a combination of men and women. There was no way I was going to get our guy friends to sit down and have a tea party lunch nor did I want that type of shower. I wanted an event where everyone could get together, relax and have a good time. It was also the&…
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Creative Gender Reveal Idea
When it came time to find out the gender of our baby I was unsure how I wanted to do it. If I wanted to just open the envelope with Adam and I or have people over to watch my reaction. In the end, we went with a small gender reveal party with just family. I personally liked how small it was. Also, in the end, we didn’t really have a preference if we wanted a boy or girl so our reactions …
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What is Bio-Oil’s New Dry Skin Gel
This past weekend, Bio-Oil® hosted a few bloggers in Toronto at Hotel X for a night of pampering and to learn more about their first new product in 30 years – Bio-Oil® Dry Skin Gel. Scroll to the bottom to check out my weekend VLOG! Living in Canada, I get dry skin so easily, especially in the winter making it very important to find a product that works but is also affordable. No one likes the feeling of your hands cracking or dry…
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How to Survive the Winter Months + Holiday Gift Ideas
Tips on How to Survive the Winter Stay Healthy One of the best ways to survive the winter is to simply stay healthy. Throughout the colder months, we tend to fall into unhealthy ruts which can increase our chances of getting the flu. It’s also proven that getting outside even in the winter can help improve symptoms of SAD, improve your focus and reduce your stress levels. This could be as simple as taking your dog on a winter hike, taking up …
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DIY Green Tea Matcha Balls
DIY Green Tea Matcha Balls Matcha offers a TON of health benefits which makes it the perfect ingredient to put into your snacks or even latte! It’s made from a high-quality tea where the whole leaves are ingested making it a higher source of nutrients compared to steeped green tea. Because you’re consuming the whole leaves, matcha can also give you a better start to your morning as it can contain 3x as much caffeine than a cup of steeped tea. …
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