As I have talked about previously, I love going thrift shopping. If I was to guess I would assume that about 60% of my current wardrobe has been bought from thrift stores and that percentage is steadily growing as my wardrobe evolves and changes to fit my current lifestyle. Last week I went thrifting again … Continue reading thrifting tips and a summer haul
Growing up I never cooked. Time and time again my mom would try to get me in the kitchen to make dinner for the family and while I did when I had to, I never volunteered or really enjoyed doing it (sorry mom!). When I moved out and got married however I suddenly became the … Continue reading how I learned to love cooking
My alarm goes off from Monday to Friday at 5am. Now I don’t know about you, but I am not very functional at that time of day and yet I still have to look functional and be fed by the time I walk out the door. Then I don’t get back in the door until … Continue reading how to prep for crazy weeks
Today is my graduation. Unfortunately I am not able to be there across the country for the ceremony, but whether I am there or not, I have my MLIS (Masters in Library and Information Science). Most people are very surprised when they hear that you have to have a Masters to become a librarian, but … Continue reading what i learned in library school
In two weeks summer will be upon us and I must admit I am super excited. I love warm weather, being outside, and the long days that come with summer. I am excited to be back in BC this summer and to be around so much beauty, so many friends, and so many exciting activities … Continue reading my summer bucket list
Now I don’t mean to brag, but I can make a mean dessert. There is just something so comforting about getting into the kitchen, bringing out my baking supplies and creating something magical. I love when people get excited to try my baking and making people smile when they take a bite. Baking is one … Continue reading my favourite dessert recipes
I have found myself very inspired and happy these past few weeks which has been so refreshing and I figured I would share some of these things that are making me happy. This is partly inspired by my friend Olivia over at The Cwtch and her series that is about all the things that make … Continue reading things that make me happy – spring 2018
Well it seems like warm and sunny weather is finally upon us and with that comes out the sunscreen. I am trying to make sure that I am incorporating sunscreen into my routine every single day. This is complicated a bit by the fact that I have decided to go completely cruelty free and most … Continue reading physical vs. chemical sunscreen
There has been a lot of changes in my life and what I have thought of the world and my place in it in my life the past few months. While I never used to think about the environment more than trying to do some recycling I didn’t think about what I used or used … Continue reading transitioning to a zero waste/low-impact lifestyle
I recently graduated with my masters, yet a lot of times I feel like a fraud. Like I don’t deserve to be applying to the jobs that I am trying to get. Or making the salary of these jobs. I have constant doubts about my abilities, skills, and knowledge and I feel like I am … Continue reading impostor syndrome
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