I love wearing a cute skirt to work. They’re comfortable, classy, and feminine. When I was pregnant I didn’t want to buy a brand new wardrobe so I ended up purchasing non-maternity items that I could use during pregnancy and after. I LOVED wearing these skirts and ADORABLE overall set. I didn’t love showing off my bump so I found flowy maxi skirts to be the most flattering on my body. I did enjoy one tighter skirt though, which looked amazing paired with a flowy cardigan or b

I have naturally curly hair. I did not know this fact until I was plagued by evil cowlicks in Grade 6. I thought my hair was evil and out of control. I hated my hair. I loathed my hair. I completely misunderstood my hair. The thing I have gotten the most compliments about in life is my hair. Never in a million years would I have believed that my hair was something worth complimenting. However, after a good haircut, some layers, and a DREAM product I found that my curls were n

Fall is in the air and winter is just around the corner. When seasons change I don’t just like to change my clothes, but also my scents and makeup colours. I find the easiest, boldest way to make a colour statement is with my lipstick choice. This season? Red baby! Currently, my absolutely favourite lipstick is MAC Russian Red. I get compliments EVERY time I wear it. I can wear an all-black outfit and bring a colour pop through my lips. How great is that!?! I’ve talked to gir

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It is blog post #2 of the Shauna Niequist chronicles based on the insightful, life-changing concepts from Present Over Perfect. Today’s tough topic is (drum roll please)...People pleasing. Gulp. Oh dear. These words have been far too true in my life. The focus on people-pleasing in Shauna’s book rocked me to my core. I am a middle child who loves peace and making people happy. Again, neither of these traits are wrong but the desire to please people can literally suffocate you

Do you love pasta but don’t love how the refined carbohydrates make you feel? Now you can have the best of both worlds. Hello spaghetti squash! This healthy, non-starchy carbohydrate is super low in calories and high in nutrients. No more over-feeding and under-nourishing yourself. Here are some highlights about spaghetti squash… Super low in calories (only 42 calories in 1 cup) Net carbs in 1 cup is only 7 grams Source of vitamin C, B vitamins, manganese, and potassium Ready

FREE DOWNLOAD of a beautiful food journal for the F-Factor way. I recently read The Miracle Carb Diet by Tanya Zuckerbrot and was rather intrigued by her method. I don’t agree with everything she promotes; however, some of her research is brilliant and can be very helpful for people wanting to live a balanced life while still achieving their ideal body weight. So what is Tayna Zuckerbrot all about? A very important ‘f’ word…fiber. Fiber? Yep, fiber. Well, sheesh, what’s so im

That title is giving me major Hamilton vibes. Hopefully, the song is now in your head as you read this post 😋. Does anyone else feel like the absolute hardest thing in life is being contented where you’re at? Oh to be content. Satisfied. Fulfilled. Happy. Sometimes the hardest thing in life is just being ok with who you are and where you’re at. Why is it so hard? I could so easily say, well if I was thinner. Or if I was richer. Or if I had a job I loved. And so on and so for