You guys ... My birthday is on Monday! Yippee! I am unabashedly a 'birthday person,' however I have to admit, this year I'm not feeling particularly enthralled. It's not that turning 29 makes me feel 'old' or anything of the sort. Rather, it's that 28 has been such a good year, and I look forward to … Continue reading 28 Years Have Taught Me …
One of the best parts of the holidays is undeniably the food ... Right?! I don't think anyone would deny that. This December, Mac and I have been eating particuarly well, and it's largely in part because of a company that's recently become a part of our weekly routine. I thought it would be fun … Continue reading Turkey, Ham & All The Fixings!
The Christmas season can be so jam packed with festivities, and shopping, and wrapping, and decorating, and baking, and prepping, and more ... All while keeping up with your regular life of working, exercise, cooking, healthy eating, trying to maintain healthy relationships, planning, cleaning, running 325 errands a week, laundry, dishes, and more. And while I … Continue reading Silent Night, Holy Night | Seeking Out Space For Self-Care During The Holidays
Sometimes, I get the impression that a lot of folks think that those who are grateful are only surrounded by good. I also get the impression that some other folks think that those who are hurting are only surrounded by pain. But, I know I'm not alone in having multiple experiences which prove this could … Continue reading Being Grateful For The Good Doesn’t Cancel Out Being Hurt By The Hard
The Christmas Our Dog Opened The Presents When I was in highschool, I had a part-time job working at a purse and accessories boutique in town. We sold beautiful handbags and purses, that were definitely on the higher end of the price bracket, and not something that we would typically 'buy for ourselves' on a … Continue reading Sharing A Few Of My Favourite Christmas Memories
This Christmas Season, I will be sharing a reflection for each Sunday of Advent, leading up to Christmas Eve. If you are not familiar with Advent, I encourage you to visit this link or do some googling of your own. Having grown up in the church, Advent has always been one of my very favourite … Continue reading The Advent Series: Peace
For today's #Blogmas post, I decided to do a "Christmas Tree Tour!" I thought it might be fun to share a few of my favourite ornaments and decorations on our tree this year. I shared this video via IGTV (see below). Check it out, and if you're not already, give me a follow on Instagram! … Continue reading O Tannenbaum | A Christmas Tree Tour
I wrote this short story last year, but have never published it anywhere. It touches on themes of connection, organ donation, loss and healing. It is set during the month of December, and for that reason, it felt appropriate to be one of the pieces of content I shared this season. Christmas Eve It was … Continue reading Same Stars – A Short Story
Holiday Parties ... Christmas Baking ... Family Dinners ... Hot Cocoa Fueled Christmas Lights Drive ... The list goes on! This time of year is as abundant in food and feasts as it is in magic and joy. As a kid, this made the fun that much greater. But as an adult, I know I'm … Continue reading Tis The Season For Indulgence – A Love Note To My Body
Yesterday, I shared all about my experiences with balancing my mental health and the Christmas Spirit. After I published the post, however, I still felt like I had more to say. With that in mind, I decided to make my third day of #Blogmas be my first video edition ... Which I think makes it … Continue reading Mental Health & The Christmas Spirit – Part II
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