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13 Networking Tips to Maximize Your Business

13 Networking Tips to Maximize Business Growth

September 15, 2017

As Jody from I Like Her Style Vancouver said, “Many fear networking as it is not our natural human state, we come out of the womb screaming for what we want and protecting ourselves, not listening and building relationships.” After Jody shared her tips at Vancity Business Babes Networking Event I had to ask if […]

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Photographer Mama and Daughter styling comfortable and stylish camera bag by Jo Totes | Functional camera gear for photographers

Camera equipment usually results in big and chunky camera bags. But guess what, it doesn’t have to be that way. I said goodbye to my big chunky and welcomed a not only gorgeous but also highly functional and stylish water resistant camera bag by Jo Totes. Best thing ever. I have had two other camera […]

September 13, 2017

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6 Benefits of taking Post and Prenatal Yoga Classes

Last week I had the pleasure to be a part of a special mamas event. Together we hosted a group of mamas, who were either pregnant or recently given birth. The goal was to bless these mamas and share knowledge and information around the post and prenatal yoga classes that Haven Yoga and Wellness offers […]

September 8, 2017

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The High Chair that Grows With your Child | Nuna Zaaz High Chair Review | Kids product

Buying items just for the baby stage is expensive. Finding products that are built for more then just the few months is essential. One of my absolute favourite things about the Nuna brand is

September 5, 2017

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How To Grow Your Pinterest Without Using a Scheduler | Without Spending Any Money | Gain Followers on Pinterest | Build Your Brand and Increase Page Views Manually

Over the past few months I’ve heard over and over again that Pinterest is where bloggers and shops should be investing their time online. If you are reading this and wondering why, well let’s get started with that before I introduce my 8 Tips to Grow Your Pinterest Following. When I meet bloggers lately, I […]

August 31, 2017

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Monochrome Home Decor Styled Three Ways | Ideas and Inspiration for Living Room, Bedroom and Office | Black and White Products for the Home | Perpetual Wall Calendar, Room Spray and Wall Hang

I finally convinced my husband that it is a good idea to paint our new to us house walls white. Anyone else working on their men on this? For some reason, he was very strongly against it. However,

August 23, 2017

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Preschool to Grade Twelve First Grad of... Free Printables for Back to School

Somehow it is almost back to school time already. How does it always go so fast? I am working on getting ready earlier this year and while doing that I made some back to school signs for the kids. I’ve always documented their back to school days with a chalk and chalkboard sign but I […]

August 21, 2017

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Floral Themed Birthday Party Ideas and Inspiration | DIY Party Decor, Cake Smash and Balloon Garland // Photos by Julie Christine Photography

What a year we had. I had no idea what to expect with three kids and how the dynamic would change but I am glad that didn’t stop us. Evelyn came into this world two days before her due date (read about my birthday story here) and she has really lived up to her middle […]

August 19, 2017

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Tips for Back to School Shopping and Giveaway with Queensborough Landing

Are you the same as me and can hardly believe that it is almost back to school time already? How did that happen? Well, let’s get ready for it shall we. It is time to get the kids to go through their closets and for us parents to start some shopping. I have teamed up […]

August 18, 2017

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