I think it is very important for kids to learn about mental health, just as much as they learn about physical health. This kind of learning can start at home, and that is what I plan to do with my daughter as she grows up. Watch this YouTube video for my explanation of why I think it’s important for me …
General
New Blog Schedule
You may have been wondering what happened to this week’s blog post. I normally have a new post go live every Thursday morning. Sometimes they would come later in the day. However, I’ve been finding it difficult lately to keep up with my blog, YouTube, and now Etsy shop, as well as posting on social media (which I’ve been really …
My Etsy Shop Is Opening!
This Saturday! I am so excited to finally be opening my Etsy shop after a long time of thinking about it. I used to have an Etsy shop that I went back and forth with. The last time I was serious about it, I became pregnant not long after re-launching, and the morning sickness and everything else made me decide …
Anxiety, Depression, Mental Illness, Parenting
How My Mental Health Has Changed Since Becoming A Mom
My mental health has changed since having my daughter. I wouldn’t say it’s gotten any worse, but it also hasn’t gotten any better. It’s just, different. I still suffer from anxiety and depression, as I did before, but they manifest in different ways now. My negative/anxious thoughts are about different things. It’s as if my mental illnesses have just shifted. …
My FitBit Challenge
Last month I gave myself a challenge. This challenge revolved around my Fitbit fitness tracker. I documented my progress during the week and posted the video on my YouTube channel. (Which I would LOVE if you subscribed to) So I decided to share my experience over here too! Here Are The Goals I Gave Myself And Here Is How It …
Creativity, Fun Stuff
How I Made My DIY Canada Day Wreath
A little bonus blog post this week! I usually take pictures as I go when I make these crafts and write up a blog post with the images and instructions. But this time I completely forgot, and also changed the design half way through, so I decided to just share the video as an extra post on the blog.
Depression, Mental Illness
5 Ways to Support Someone During a Depressive Crisis
If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text “START” to 741-741. Or, Crisis Services Canada at 1-833-456-4566 Watching a loved one go through a depressive episode is so scary. Not knowing what to do or how to help can make you feel helpless and guilty. It can be really difficult to know what to do, especially …
Babies and Children, Fun Stuff, Parenting
Cassidy’s Birthday Wishlist! – Gift Ideas For A 1 Year Old’s Birthday
How is my baby almost a year old?! Someone explain this to me! I swear I just gave birth to her! Despite my disbelief, her birthday is coming, and it’s coming soon! So I started thinking about all the gifts we want to get her, and how exciting that is. I’ve also had a few people reach out to me …
Our 4th Anniversary
On June 11th 2016, I married the most amazing man in the world. He is the love of my life and my best friend. We love and support each other so much, and make sure we have some fun every day. Together we made the cutest baby on the planet (not biased at all!) I cannot wait to see what …
Uncategorized
Black Lives Matter – Resources, Where To Donate, How To Help
This week, I am taking a break from my regularly scheduled blog posts to talk about a very pressing issue in today’s society. It should not have taken the tragic loss of George Floyd’s life to wake us all up, because this has been going on for a very long time, but now that it has, it’s time to take …