Since I started snowboarding a few years ago, it's been a dream of ours to take a snowboard trip to the mountains. Late this November, we were able to live out that dream by snowboarding in Banff's shoulder season. It was one of the best trips Alex and I have taken together – we've already started reminiscing about it! Let's remember that Ontario isn't known for its skiing. So, we were happy to finally experience the things snow-sport lovers ... Read the Post...
coffee on sunday’s 2021 gift guides
Hello friends + happy holidays! I'm very excited to launch my Coffee on Sunday 2021 Gift Guides! This is my third year doing this, and I love putting together fun and thoughtful gift ideas for you and the people in your life. Like last year, this year's gift guides are filled with goodies from small businesses (with a few larger brands in there, too). I picked items that are affordable and fun, and I hope they provide you with some ... Read the Post...
three ways I’m realigning my values
I can’t speak for everyone, but I’ve become accustomed to a quieter lifestyle over the past year or so. It was nice to have quieter weekends and a sparser schedule. I’ve revelled in cozy evenings at home, and take-out eaten on the couch. I’ve really loved walking by the lake with a coffee on a Saturday for as long as I want, not feeling the need to rush to my next calendar item. But I’ve equally missed things too, like seeing friends and family ... Read the Post...
packing a slow fashion suitcase
It has been so long (two years too long) since I've been in an airport, but I finally have a couple plane tickets with my name on them! As you can imagine, I'm in full-on planning mode with anticipation, haha! A few years ago I started packing more intentionally with the goal of solely traveling with a carry-on (or the smallest luggage I can get away with). What first motivated me to do this was the simplicity of less belongings to travel ... Read the Post...