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  • Being married to a trades guy

    7 Ways to Know You Married a Trades Guy

    James and I are celebrating our 7 year anniversary in July! In honour of this milestone, I’m getting a bit personal and sharing some fun facts about our marriage with you. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be married to a trades guy? Well, you can find out 7 ways to know you…

  • Summer grill tips

    10 summer BBQ tips

    We’re celebrating Canada Day long weekend, so what better time to share some summer BBQ tips? Unfortunately, we currently have humidity that’s making it feel like 45+ degrees Celsius. I’ve always said you don’t need air conditioning at cottages because of the glorious lake breeze, but this weekend is making me reconsider.

  • Mindful daily rituals

    Attitude of gratitude

    Real talk: I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately and finding it difficult to approach life with an attitude of gratitude. My to do list is ten miles long and I’m trying to accomplish what feels like millions of goals simultaneously (sometimes, one of my goals is making dinner, so clearly I need to follow my own…

  • Gluten Free Pancakes

    Gluten free coconut flour banana pancakes (vegan, keto and paleo friendly)

    I’d love to have bacon and eggs for breakfast every day, but not only would that become unhealthy, it’s also time prohibitive. Enter coconut flour banana pancakes that are easy to make and taste light, fluffy and delicious while also being gluten free and vegan, keto and paleo friendly.

  • Dog's head out car window

    Cottage car rides

    Ah, cottage car rides. We live in Toronto, Ontario and have a cottage in Muskoka, Ontario, so we spend a lot of time in the car. The only person who is happy about being in the car for extended periods of time is our little guy:

  • Contemporary Romance Novels

    Chapter 1 of Sweet Redemption

    Today I’m pleased to share chapter 1 of Sweet Redemption with you! You can get to know my main characters, Brooklyn and Trevor, a little better on Instagram!