February is heart month. It’s a month associated with romance and heart health. A few weeks ago, Eric over at The Thoughtful Beggar invited me to write a piece about love for their February “Love Is” collaboration series.
Lessons in Loss – What I learned from losing my hair
My friend over at Smelly Socks and Garden Peas invited me to contribute a guest post to her Lessons in Loss series.
At first, I didn’t feel qualified to write a post about loss. When I put my thinking cap on, an idea started to take shape. I was taken back to an emotional time when I lost my hair following my cancer diagnosis.
21 quotes on the environment to inspire you in 2021
When it comes to sustainability and environmental issues, there are many inspiring leaders and activists we can learn from. Today, I hand my blog over to the wisdom of these thought leaders by sharing 21 quotes on the environment.
In today’s post, I thought I’d try something different and share 21 quotes on the environment from these thought leaders.
Special stories of treasured Christmas decorations
Just 1 day to go now until the big day. As Blogmas starts to wind down, all we have left to do is enjoy the season. For me a big part of that is the Christmas decorations. Decorating is one of my favourite things about the season. It’s so much fun to rediscover all of our treasured Christmas decorations as we unpack them every year.
You’ll love this slow cooker hot chocolate!
Is there anything better on a cold day than a steaming mug of hot chocolate? It’s a perfect treat after any outdoor winter activity or as a before-bed treat on Christmas Eve. In the last of my festive recipe posts, I’ve got a delicious hot chocolate recipe that you can make in your slow cooker so it’s ready and waiting when you come in from the cold.
25 fun things to do when it snows
Welcome to winter! Today is the winter solstice, better known as the first day of winter. What better way to celebrate than a list of 25 fun things to do when it snows?
Dreaming of a white Christmas – even in Canada
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…”. Is there anyone who doesn’t know that classic Christmas song?
If you don’t live in Canada, you might think that we enjoy a white Christmas every year. Read on for some fun facts about white Christmases in Canada.
The Magic and Wonder of Disney vacations
Those who know me well will tell you that I love everything to do with Disney. There is something so magical and enduring about the characters that Walt Disney created all those years ago. For me, watching a Disney movie is an escape from everyday life. And, when it’s time for a real escape, there’s nothing like a Disney vacation!
Top 7 list of all-time great Christmas albums
In What’s on my Christmas mix-tape, I spoke of my love for Christmas music. I listen to it in my car, while I work, basically anywhere I can. The playlist I shared in my previous post was a collection of contemporary favourite songs that I love to sing along to. Today, I’ve got my top 7 list of all-time great Christmas albums.
Sweet and simple slow cooker glazed carrots
Last week, I shared my secret weapon to making festive dinner preparation easier and less stressful—the slow cooker. Preparing dishes in advance reduces the number of things to pull together at the last minute. Today, I’ve got another recipe to simplify your meal preparation. These slow cooker glazed carrots are the perfect accompaniment to any festive meal.