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Lifestyle Changes I have made to lose weight and live healthier

Changes I have Made to Lose Weight & Live Healthier

October 22, 2018

I don’t really love the term or idea of “losing weight” but that’s ultimately what it came down to for me. I’ve never owned a scale and have never really cared about “the number” but one day I hopped on and holy crap I was in shock! It was the heaviest I had ever weighed. […]

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Style & Beauty

The Great Big Boo Family Entertainment | Enter to win a family pack of tickets

We are just a week away from Halloween and have been ramping up on all the activities for the season. “The Great Big Boo!” is the ultimate family-friendly Halloween experience. I am so happy to share more about this performance and offer you a family pack of tickets to with to see “The Great Big […]

October 21, 2018

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eucalyptus and white pumpking table runner for thanksgiving dinner home decor | 3 Free Printables for Thanksgiving

It was Thanksgiving day, we were hosting Thanksgiving dinner in our home and there I was with my daughter asleep right beside me. As she was falling asleep (and myself pretending to be asleep next to her) I was thinking about messages that were important to me. Messages that related to thanksgiving and being grateful, […]

October 16, 2018

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10 Things to do and places to see in Chilliwack BC

Growing up in Abbotsford I have spent a fair bit of time in Chilliwack, BC. There are a number of great places to see and things to do in Chilliwack, the one’s listed below are just some of my very favorites. Chilliwack is the home of one of my favorite summer destinations, Cultus Lake. Over […]

October 12, 2018

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Glow Harvest in Langley | The largest indoor pumpkin patch

Opening night and a last minute decision to attend Glow Harvest in Langley, the largest indoor pumpkin patch and playplace! Best decision to check it out as the kids were loving it! You always know it’s a good time when they say thank you multiple times on the way home and keep talking about their […]

September 28, 2018

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Afforadble Baby Products from Best Buy Canada | Ergo carrier

One of my most frequently asked questions are about what baby products I used the most, what I wish I had that I didn’t and what I thought I needed but never did. It can be SO overwhelming when shopping for the first time for your baby, so it’s important to ask others to make […]

September 25, 2018

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Ingredients to make a berry and greens vegan smoothie recipe using bolthouse diary free milk

It’s about time I got this recipe together. During the summer I was SO impressed by the smoothie that Paige from Little Bean + Co made me. Not only because it was healthy and delicious but because my kids gobbled it up as well! This berry and greens vegan smoothie recipe has been created a […]

September 19, 2018

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Booking your child's eye appointment in Abbotsford IRIS

The start to school is the perfect time to schedule a sight test. Especially booking and appointment with your local eye doctor for kids. What better way to make sure your child isn’t going to have limitations because of their vision during their school year. It is reccomended to have your eyes tested yearly, every […]

September 17, 2018

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Mom and Daughter Back to School Fashion Looks

I can hardly even believe that we are finishing up our last week of summer! Where the heck did August go people? For the past couple of weeks back to school has been on my mind BIG TIME, my son going into Grade 4 at a new school and daughter will be joining him for […]

August 31, 2018

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