AD – This is a sponsored post, made possible by the below mentioned brands. Click the name of the shop to visit, shop, follow, and support! It’s my birthday! 31 years old! I don’t know if you remember, but last year I shared a birthday gift guide , and I’m bringing you a new one this year! FromSaltandSeaPoetry is an AMAZING shop, and definitely one that I’m going to be shopping at! I love poetry and want basically everything in this shop! CrookedTreeDzn is a small YYC handmade bag business created by Linda Charlton who has a passion for making bags.  Waxed canvas is one of her favourite fabrics that reflects both character and durability and is represented in many of the bags she sells.  Combining quality fabrics and creative designs, each bag is designed with care and thought for use of purpose.  Available bags are featured in her Etsy…

This is a sponsored post, made possible by the below mentioned brands. Click the name of the shop to visit and support it. Thank you to each and every shop listed below, and I wish you all the best in 2021 and have the most beautiful Valentines Day. CarpentiereDesigns is run by Agnes, a self taught designer, creating classy and stylish fashion accessories and home décor since 2006. She took a long hiatus and over 10 years Agnes travelled the world and started a family with less time spent on her art. Despite all the hardships of 2020, she has allowed all of life’s wonderful inspirations to guide her, and have again become immersed in her very favorite past time, designing and making gorgeous jewelry and suncatchers! Agnes’s suncatcher designs are inspired by the need for some sparkle and joy as we spend more time working and socializing from home. All…

2020 turned into something that I never could have imagined. This time last year I was ready for it to be THE year. You know which year I’m referring to, right? The one where I finally get my shit together and life makes sense. Well, then the pandemic hit and life got 70 times harder. Day after day we were forced to live with new health orders and new advice. Fake news exploded and conspiracy theories were everywhere. Needless to say 2020 was not THE year. It brought tears, sadness and loneliness to entirely new levels. It was a year of resilience. The goal quickly changed to simply making it through. Staying alive and healthy became the new goal. It became a mission. Clearly, I made it through. I’ve learned to be resilient in a whole new way. My priorities changed as did my goals. Now I find myself at…

Deck the halls and start baking some cookies, because Christmas is NEXT week. How did it sneak up on me so fast? I swore after last year, I was going to be ready for Christmas this year with months to spare. I’m beginning to understand that 2020 was a year like no other. With the number of covid-19 cases rising rapidly day after day, there is simply no way I could have been as prepared as I would have liked. So I’m drowning in amazon packages that have yet to be opened, and the pile of Christmas decorations I promised my kids we’d hang up. Alongside that don’t forget all the snowmen that are yet to be built, and the cookies that need baking. Christmas comes with a lot to do, and every mama out there likely wants to make it as magical as possible. This year memories are going…

AD- This is a sponsored post, made possible by the brands mentioned below. I would like to wish them a very happy holidays and all the best in the new year! By now you likely are aware that I use cannabis on a daily basis. I think there is a lot of stigma attached to the use of cannabis and I try to use my platform to break down some of these. Today’s gift guide is dedicated to all things cannabis and hemp! As always, click on the name of the shop to take you directly there! (Also, check out my gift guide for the dog mom too!) TheCoasterSource is a shop owned by Lynn, a Boston-based artist who has been painting for over 15 years. Born out of her love for bright colors and good wine, The Coaster Source features hand-painted marble and ceramic coasters fit for every style…

Are you in the holiday spirit yet? I’m having so much fun this year creating gift guides and enjoying time with my family. Did you see my last gift guide for the dog mom? Find it HERE! It’s super fun and filled with amazing ideas for the dog mom in your life, (or yourself)! Today I’m talking STOCKINGS! They are a super fun way to get creative and personal even! Today’s gift guide is bringing you a ton of ideas all from small biz. As always, click on the name of the biz to explore/support it! CheekyFoxStore is a shop owned by two Lithuanian sisters. It was born out of concern for polluted oceans and beaches, woods and groves. Their aim is to enable people to make small but significant steps in reducing waste in daily life. All their products are environmentally friendly, plastic and cruelty free, made by small businesses across…

AD- This post was made possible by the below mentioned brands! I am so thankful to have worked with them and wish them a happy holiday and all the best in 2021!! This gift guide will feature crafts, self-care, hobbies and more! Everything you need to take care of needs, wants, and more during this uncertain time in the world. In this guide you will find things to help comfort another and show them positivity and love. As always with my gift guides, click on the shop name to visit and support the store. Give the gift of making bath bombs with fizzyfuntastics! Bath bomb kits are SUPER fun to use, and then relax and indulge in a warm bath! WatercolorLifeCanada is a beautiful shop owned by Faye. She is motivated to share what is important in her life with my family and others. Since everyone in her family has…

The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about finding the perfect Christmas gifts for our loved ones. The act of gift-giving is a wonderful way to show appreciation and love towards family and friends, but it can also be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to start. With so many options out there, finding the right gift that is both thoughtful and meaningful can be challenging. That’s why we’ve put together this Christmas gift guide to help make your holiday shopping experience a little bit easier. Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts for him or her, Christmas gifts for kids or friends, we’ve got you covered. From trendy gadgets and personalized gifts to sustainable and budget-friendly options, there’s something for everyone on your list. So sit back, relax, and let’s take a look at some of the best gift ideas…