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
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear." Buddy the Elf There are few fictional characters I relate to as much as I do Buddy the Elf. I've always been on the rather extreme end of the Christmas spirit, and like him, I will boldly say that smiling truly … Continue reading When Mental Health Gets In The Way Of The Christmas Spirit
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: Hope
You guys ... TOMORROW is DECEMBER FIRST! If you want to know excited I am about this, please refer to my overabundant use of CAPS LOCKS, and you should get the picture. I absolutely LOVE December ... It is without a doubt my very favourite month of the year. Within those thirty-one magical days, we … Continue reading Introducing …. BLOGMAS
Today, I came across this article on my Facebook Newsfeed. I've shared the writing of others here before, and felt this was an appropriate time to do so again. The writer of this piece captures everything I've felt surrounding the loss of my mom and more. No two experiences of loss are identical, but sharing … Continue reading Getting Through The Holidays Without Your Mother
I can't believe it's already been SIX MONTHS since Mac and I finally tied the knot. Thus far, I am absolutely loving being officially Mrs. Brown, and I am beyond grateful that my wedding day is now an incredible memory to look back on with joy. During our engagement season, I spent a lot of time … Continue reading My Very Favourite Wedding Planning Hacks For a Positively Perfect “Bride-To-Be” Experience
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