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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How To Fall Asleep When Anxiety Keeps You Up All Night – 9 Helpful Tips
Falling asleep is one of the biggest challenges faced by people who deal with anxiety. When your body is in fight or flight mode, it’s really hard to relax and get comfortable enough to sleep. When you mix that with racing thoughts about your worries, plans, ideas, and embarrassing things…
AppleCheeks Cloth Diapers – Review
I had thought about cloth diapering long before becoming pregnant with Cassidy. I was a vendor at The Baby Show in Toronto a few times and once I was across the aisle from the AppleCheeks booth. I had overheard a lot of what they were telling people about cloth diapers…
Hey Anxiety, Where’d You Go?
I’ve struggled with anxiety for most of my life. I don’t remember a time that anxiety wasn’t a part of my life. Most of the time it’s handle-able, but there have been many times in my life that it has been completely debilitating. My biggest cause of anxiety has always…
Making a Handmade Easter Card – Video
This Easter is going to be especially difficult for most of us. Not being able to spend it with family is truly heartbreaking. Perhaps when this is all over, families can get together to have a belated Easter celebration. A handmade gift is a great way to share your love…