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Finding the Silver Lining
With everything going on these days, it’s fairly easy to get overwhelmed with the negativity circulating. The media is streaming constant updates, creating uncertainty and fear in our daily lives. And while our…
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Vegetable Garden Prep
With the weather warming up and the sun shining (and while social distancing), our focus has been on getting our garden ready for planting. There was already a fenced off area of pebbles…
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Teaching Our Kids To (Not) Share
When we teach our toddlers to share, it’s often related to a few different scenarios. We teach them to share their snacks, we teach them to share space, and we teach them to…
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All You Need Is Love
If a relationship could have a theme song (really, who says it can’t?), this would be ours. I can say with certainty that my husband has always been a Beatles fan – his…
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Rethink Your Clothing Habits
In the past, I would find myself inevitably standing in front of my closet every year, staring at it in disbelief. How did I have so many clothes, again? I had just donated…
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A Return to Running
Before I had children, I loved to run. I really, really, loved to run. I would lace up my runners, head down our quiet street, and be on a path along the river…
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Setting Intentions for the New Year
Most people agree that the start of a new year is a great time for a little self reflection. As the year draws to a close, carve out some time to set some…
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Intentional Holiday Gift Giving
Ah, the holiday season. A time filled with festive gatherings and amazing food. A time of giving and celebrations. And gifts! So many gifts. Unfortunately, it’s also very easy for it to become…
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Aligning Your Actions With Your Priorities
A few years ago, my family and I were living in a cozy home in a subdivision. It was a nice neighborhood, a mere five minutes from any store or restaurant we might…
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Transitioning to Shampoo Bars
Making my own soaps is on my list of skills I want to acquire to lead a more self sufficient life, but until then, I have a favourite local soap maker I visit…
Slowing Down Life While Chasing Two Toddlers
