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The Burrard Hotel | Vancouver Boutique Hotel

The Burrard Hotel Vancouver

April 15, 2018

A night out. Think about that for a minute, when is the last time you got to take a night out. Hopefully it wasn’t that long ago, but for most I feel like it hasn’t happened for a while. For myself personally, it had been a few months since I got a night out, a […]

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6 Differences between using a doctor or a midwife | Abbotsford Midwife Home Visit

After going through one birth using a doctor and one having a midwife I was surprised at the considerable differences. My first birth experience I had the mindset of, “I’ll leave it in the hands of the professional, they know what’s best.” Where as my second birth, I wanted to be more in charge. It […]

April 4, 2018

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Styled Photoshoot in a Greenhouse | Floral and eucalyptus bouquet, Fishtail Braided Hair in Ponytail, and a Tulle Skirt

In January when my friend Steph [@stefunny] was visiting we decided to plan a little styled shoot. Steph in from Manitoba but came out to visit her sister (and also my good friend, @adrienneneufeld). The three of us and Roxann [@mauve.hair.design] got together one rainy morning and one objective,

April 1, 2018

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How to Style a Hair Scrunchie

Unless you have been living under a rock I am sure you are well aware the hair scrunchie trend is back. When I first got my hands on a few hair scrunchies last year I often resorted to just wearing it with a top knot. As I started to play around the style more I […]

March 22, 2018

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Fraser Valley Digital Marketing Course by Jelly Academy

There couldn’t be a better time to step up your Digital Marketing skills. With the always evolving world of social media and the increased attention that brands are putting towards it, the area of digital marketing is important to become familiar with. Whether you run a

March 20, 2018

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3 Simple Long Hair Style Ideas

I feel like my hair is 90% of the time styled one of these three ways, the other 10% would be just a messy ol’ top knot that nobody wants to see. Over the past couple years I have been working on moving away from having a top knot every. single. day. It takes more […]

March 19, 2018

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Espresso and Latte Art Free Printable Stencils

Starting my morning with an espresso and/or latte has been a game changer in my morning routine. It’s been a few weeks since we first got our Nespresso machine and I keep thinking, “why didn’t we have one years ago?” I’m excited to share about my partnership with Nespresso and how I have joined the Nespresso […]

March 15, 2018

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When and Why to Switch from Diapers to Pullups | Photo by Julie Christine Photography

This post is sponsored by Pull-Ups and contains affiliate links. Please note that sponsored posts are only accepted when they align well with our current lifestyle. All views and opinions are always my own. So it’s about that time, time to start potty training. It is kind of a weird stage isn’t it? You never […]

February 22, 2018

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My green thumb is actually quite small. Like really really small. I’ve never been able to keep plants alive. Until recently, when I realized that some house plants are easier to keep alive then others. When it comes to gardening, plants and all things green and living I am for sure still learning. I married […]

February 21, 2018

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