10 Bad Blog Habits (and one bonus)
I’ve been blogging for a very, VERY long time. I’m talking about back before anyone ever thought you could monetize a blog, before people began doing it for a living,…
How I create a summer hygge vibe
Although the term “Hygge” is not a new concept, it became an especially big buzzword in North America over the past few winter seasons. Now, when you hear the expression…
Slow living, fast reading: Why I read ebooks instead of “real” books
I’m a bit of a bookworm. I always have been, ever since I first learned to read. I was always that kid walking around with her nose stuck in a…
The bright side of winter (from a die-hard summer fan)
I know, it’s funny for ME of all people to be talking about the bright side of winter. Anyone who has known me for more than a few minutes knows…
Surviving a Sick Day
I have not been a fan of this year, health-wise. It’s not like I’ve had any major health issues; I haven’t been hospitalized or even had to go to the…
In defense of being unproductive
This isn’t quite what you’d call a motivational confession but – I love being unproductive. If you pop on to Pinterest or just about any large magazine-type site you’ll find…
Why I Stay Up Too Late Almost Every Night
There are a ton of reasons why we should get to bed early – or at least early enough to help us land in the coveted window of 7-9 hours…
5 books that have helped with my stress & anxiety
I’ve done a lot of things over the years to work on managing my anxiety and also the stress levels that create even MORE anxiety. I don’t know about you,…
My secret trick for stopping anxiety – my Five Senses!
Any time I get stuck dealing with anxiety or a panic attack, there are a few things that race through my brain every single time. They include things like: “Can…
Hiking in Halifax: Bayers Lake Mystery Walls
After being cooped up for much of the winter, as soon as the weather starts to improve I get eager to do things like get out in my yard, sit…
