Aloha, friend! Looking for a vacation destination? Pack your sunscreen and prepare for adventure-filled days in gorgeous Kauai! …But if you’re a poolside with a margarita type of sun-chaser that’s cool too—don’t let me bully you into an active vacation unless that’s your jam. There are plenty of beaches and pools in paradise for you. […]
It’s Okay if You Don’t Enjoy Pregnancy
I’ve met many mothers and soon-to-be mothers who say they love being pregnant. I’m not calling them liars, but they’ve clearly had a different experience than I have during my time as an incubator. In the grand scheme of things, my symptoms aren’t too awful compared to what some other ladies go through (tip of […]
We Adulted So Hard Before Our Baby Arrived: 5 Things to Add to Your To-Do List
My husband and I are both millennials and based on the stereotype, we’re all about chasing our bliss—which typically doesn’t involve acting like grownups. We want to be fun parents, but responsible ones, so we need to get our acts together…at least for a little while. Dan and I know ourselves pretty well. We’re aware […]
Ten Tips For Visiting Joffre Lakes
The secret is out on Joffre Lakes—it’s a beautiful hike that is a must-see if you’re in the Vancouver area. Close to Pemberton and about 180 kilometres outside of Vancouver, Joffre Lakes is the backdrop to many Instagram photos because of the unbelievable icy blue water. This is considered a moderate hike and can be […]
How I Met My Future Husband
Call me a realist (or a cynic), but I don’t think love at first sight exists. Lust at first sight, absolutely. But love? That’s a bit more complex. Love requires more than just the stars aligning in a particular way at a particular moment. Dan and I didn’t have that love at first sight moment […]