*This post was written 5+ years ago for my old blog. Some sentences may reflect that period of my time, despite my best edits. Many years ago, I did what most people wouldn’t dream of doing… And that was to delete my Facebook. Yup, you’ve heard right. I deleted my Facebook. Okay, maybe there’s a…
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De-influencing Excessive Hauls & Why I Would Never Be a Fashion Influencer
I love getting dressed and sharing my outfits, but the world of fashion influencing? It’s just not for me. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much stuff we’re constantly being told to buy – how every scroll comes with a new “must-have,” and how influencers push hauls like it’s their full-time personality. At…
What to Look for When Job Hunting as a New Mom
Wow, what a whirlwind the past couple of months have been! Even though my blog continues publishing weekly posts, I’ve been MIA and haven’t been able to connect with the blogging community as much as I’d like. The most I’ve managed is uploading quick Instagram reels of my daily outfits. So, what’s been going on?…
6 Tips to Get (Back) Into Reading
There shouldn’t be a surprise when I tell you that reading is one of my favourite hobbies and interests. I mean, take a look at my (impressive, if I say so myself) Goodreads page! I fancy people who read, even those that I don’t share the same book genre of interest with. Whenever I express…
The Ultimate Guide to E-Reading!
Did you get a new e-reader as a gift? Are you thinking of making the switch from physical to electronic? Whenever I tell my friends that I “e-read,” they always get fascinated and tell me what it is like, how to get books, etc. This brings me to writing up this guide for those who…
Welcoming 2025
Goodbye 2024, and hello 2025! Growing up, I had a love/hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. I remember having a handful of goals, feeling motivated for the month, and forgetting all about it. The cycle would repeat itself for years to come, up until a decade ago when I gave up on New Year resolutions…
How to Get Back Into Fitness and Stay Consistent
After the birth of Theo, I was determined to get back into fitness. Fitness has changed a lot for me. Before Theo, I was into fitness only to maintain my weight and stay toned. After Theo, I began to view fitness in a different light. I got back into fitness to lose the pregnancy weight…
How I Knew When to Quit My Toxic Job
Nearly 8 years ago, I quit a job without a backup plan – this isn’t the first time I did it. The first time I quit a job without another lined up was back in my first year of university, which in hindsight, wasn’t that big of a deal since I didn’t have bills or…
7 Post Secondary Tips for Back to School
It’s that time of year again… back to school for everyone! Kids, teenagers, adults. After completing my certificate program last year, I’m happy to take a break from school again. I’m a big advocate for continuously learning so it’d probably be a few more years before I consider going back to school (for an MBA,…
5 Practical Ways to Overcome Jealousy in Life
Jealousy, envy, whatever you want to call the green-eyed monster, it’s all part of life. We all experience this negative emotion at some point in our lives; for some, they might experience it more than others. In the past, I remember being hit with envy in the cruellest way possible… via images on Facebook. Oh,…
