Usually, when I am trying to decide on a travel destination, I have a simple criterion, I need to be sure there are activities there that I enjoy, I usually want to go somewhere warm and there must be good food. Mostar definitely meets this criterion. The city is rich with history, photo-worthy attractions, and cheap eats. To be completely honest, Bosnia and Herzegovina was never on my bucket list. It wasn’t until I was planning my trip to Croatia, and I started researching nearby countries to tag onto my vacation that I discovered it. My girlfriend showed me pictures of Kravica Falls and the Stari Most bridge and I…
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Blonde Hair Care: Maintaining the Perfect Shade of Blonde
In hairdresser speak my hair is naturally a level two or three, which in layman’s terms means almost black. I basically came in asking for every hairstylist’s nightmare, a dark-haired person requesting to leave the salon with their hair lifted to Kim Kardashian/Draco Malfoy blonde. Check out my Pinterest board to see my inspiration for my hair. It took me almost a whole year to get my hair to the colour that I wanted and the maintenance to keep it from getting brassy is intense. Ideally, I like to keep my hair in the realm of a grey-ish blond, so it effectively masks my greys (yes I have greys) and…
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Defining Your Core Values: A Guide to Living a Meaningful Life
The response I received from my blog post on surviving a break up was overwhelming! I was taken aback by the number of girls that identified with what I am going through and found my advice helpful and insightful. It has basically thrown me into a Break-up Bootcamp series, outlining my process. I know I promised a post sharing all the embarrassing and uncomfortable details of my dating experience, but it may be a pre-mature transition given that dating, while very entertaining, has not been a very significant step in my journey, not yet anyway. Before I could even start to think about dating as an option I had to…
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Home Decor Trend I am Loving: Embossed Glass
Check out my deal of the week, for only $4 I was able to get this antique glass dish that I have been using for sugar. I have put together a list of all the other embossed glass finds that I am loving right now.
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Things to Do in Whidbey Island
Emma Rae and I were searching for a destination that we could visit for a girls getaway weekend. We had waited until the last minute, which really narrowed down the list of prospective locations. Especially during the peak summer months. I am not much of a camper, so we relied on the availability of Airbnbs. We randomly decided to choose a lesser-known destination. Whidbey Island is roughly a two and half hour drive outside of Vancouver, BC, and it is located just north of Seattle. The Island has a vibe that is very similar to Salt Spring Island, with lots of small boutiques, independent cafes, farmers markets, breweries, and distilleries.…
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10 Tips for Surviving a Breakup
Surviving a breakup is a difficult space to navigate. Everyone is different but the emotions tend to be similar. I put together my top ten tips that I think are useful to getting over your ex and moving on with your life.
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How to Get Unstuck
As a person who thrives when they have a routine, I tend to have trouble taking a step back to fully acknowledge when I am stuck in a rut or not challenging myself or not making time to do the things that bring me joy. Falling into a rut is something I have talked about on my blog before. The advice I gave may still be relevant today, but becoming unstuck has become a more evolved process for me; over the years, I think we all have a tendency to get overwhelmed with the idea of adulting and we go into survival mode and start to distance ourselves from creating…
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A Weekend Away in Salt Spring Island
Like most Vancouverites, I have not taken the time to explore the nearby travel destinations. Visiting the Gulf Islands has always been on my list of places I would like to go. I put together a complete guide to a weekend away on the Salt Spring Island. I am sharing what to do, where to eat and the highlights of our trip. It is a fairly short trip. only two and a half hours to get to Salt Spring from Vancouver when you take the ferry.
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My Trader Joe’s Shopping List
As a Canadian, hopping over to Trader Joes is such a treat. It can be a daunting task, there is so my selection and it is hard to know what to buy. As a Trader Joes expert taste tester, I have read up on all the cult items, crowd favourites and hidden gems and tried them myself so you don't have to. To be completely honest, there are a few items that don't live up to the hype, and quite a few items that I can't live without. Check out my complete guide to shopping at Trader Joes and the items I keep on my shopping list.
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Be Still My Heart
As a lover of Valentine's Day, I couldn't help myself when it comes to cozy heart inspired knitwear. Although these sweaters can be worn anytime in the fall and winter, they seemed extra special for Valentine's Day. I put together a list of some splurges and some steals that I find absolutely adorable for Valentine's Day.
