I know straw bags were huge last year but it seems like the trend is continuing into this year as well. While I was walking around the dollar store the other week I spotted some straw placemats and then some straw string for only a few bucks. Seeing these items obviously got my DIY brain moving and I knew I had to try this DIY. Check out the video below for a full tutorial on how to create a Straw Bag using only…
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If you know me, I love to sleep! Or just laying in my bed so having a mattress that is super comfortable is very important. Recently, I had the chance to review the Logan & Cove Novosbed mattress, which comes in a box. I’m sure you’ve seen these everywhere and as weird as it is, they are super comfortable and even easier to set up. As a special gift to my mom, I gave her this mattress to replace her 30+ year old…
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Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? If you’re in the Niagara area, or even Toronto (it’s worth coming to visit for this) keep reading. This May, Niagara-on-the-Lake is hosting an amazing food and wine event called Sip & Sizzle. Sip & Sizzle allows you to visit over 20 wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake who will be offering a unique grilled food and VQA wine pairing. It’s the perfect way to spend a day with family or friends. I’m personally taking my whole family for…
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Overalls: Marshalls / Shoes: Cougar c/o Top 3 Things to do in Hamilton This Summer Bike the Red Hill Valley Trail Just recently I discovered where the red bridge that goes over the QEW goes. I drive past this bridge every day and have always wondered where it went. If you park your car in the free lot that is near Barangas on the Beach (another must for the summer in Hamilton, Ontario) you can easily walk up to where the bridge is. Once you cross the…
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This year, I started to take more time to focus on eating better and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. As some of you know, blogging is not my full-time gig. I also work 9-5 in an office, which results in sitting at a desk more than I’d like. As part of my new routine, I’ve been taking the time to meal prep, especially with lunches, which helps me to stay on track. I’m also less likely to visit a fast-food joint during my breaks when…
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Who says Spring Showers need to be bad? I say as long as you have some cute boots and an umbrella, bring it on! For this post, I’m partnering up with Cougar Shoes who generously let me try out a few shoes from their new Spring Collection. I’m a big fan of rain boots and have a few pairs already but they are all super tall which can be annoying to wear for quick outings. When I saw that Cougar Shoes had small…
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If you’re staying in Nassau during your time in The Bahamas, you will still have the opportunity to see the famous Swimming Pigs. While the Swimming Pigs live in The Exumas you can book a day trip to see them and other famous sites such as the Nursing Sharks, Iguana Island and other beautiful islands. Nassau Swimming Pig Tours There are many different tour companies that will take you on a day trip to Pig Beach from Nassau but make sure you do your research.…
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Ready to learn How to Monogram a Bag? If you’re following me on Instagram, you’ll know that I am heading out on vacation soon! With vacation, comes new beach accessories. For the longest time, I’ve wanted a Monogram Beach Bag so this year I decided to DIY one. My local craft store has this huge selection of Straw Accessories (See my DIY Straw Clutch DIY here) that I may have gone a little crazy on. I stopped myself at two accessories but believe me…
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If you’ve been on Instagram or Facebook you have probably seen the Hobby Lobby Ugly Location Challenge. It’s taking over! Since I live in Canada, I don’t have quick access to a Hobby Lobby. However, here in Canada, we have this amazing craft store called Micheals. It’s any crafters, bakers dream shopping location. Dee, Nicole and Myself headed out to Michaels the other day to try out this challenge. We even gave it a try at Canadian Tire – which you’ll have to…
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