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 …
Fashion, Feminism, Fun Stuff, Lifestyle
Just Strong Athletic Wear – Review
Just Strong is a women’s athletic wear company and lifestyle brand. They make leggings, tops, tanks, sports bras, as well as accessories and supplements. I joined this company as a brand ambassador because I had been thinking about trying to get into better shape and was looking for some new athletic clothing that would fit my postpartum body. Just Strong …
Anxiety, Depression, Lifestyle, Mental Illness
What’s In My Mental Health Crisis Kit
What is a mental health crisis kit? It’s a collection of items packed together that can help you through a personal crisis. They can be as simple, small, extravagant, or as big as you like. Every person struggles with their mental illness in a different way, so everyone will have a different kit that is personalized to them. Today I …
Fun Stuff
Thoughtful Gift Ideas to Send Loved Ones During These Difficult Times
These have been a very hard few months for almost everyone. The rapid spread of the Covid19 pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down. It has a lot of us staying home to help stop the spread, and other essential/frontline workers out working their tails off to keep the communities going and saving lives. When you haven’t been …
Depression, Mental Illness
Why is it so Hard to Ask For Help When You Have Depression?
One of the hardest things for me to do is ask for help. I even have a hard time accepting it when it’s offered. This is especially true when it’s related to my mental health. It’s really silly when you think about it. If I sprained a wrist or became very ill, I wouldn’t have a problem going to the …